Sarah Ward

Sarah Ward is Concrete Playground's Editor — and also Film and TV Editor, Film and TV Critic, Arts and Entertainment Editor, and Brisbane Editor. If it's on a screen big or small, happening in Brisbane and southeast Queensland, or news of national and international interest — particularly arts and entertainment — then Sarah is across it.

Sarah has also been a film critic for ABC radio for over a decade. Covering all things cinema and television, Sarah has written for Screen International since 2015, and contributed to SBS, ACMI, AACTA, Birth.Movies.Death, Flicks, Senses of Cinema, ScreenHub, ArtsHub, Junkee, FilmInk, Lumina, Metro Magazine, Screen Education and more. Sarah's background includes managing, writing for, mentoring at, being on judging panels at and hosting Q&As at Australian film festivals, such as the Brisbane International Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Queensland Film Festival, Sydney Underground Film Festival, Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival and Gold Coast Film Festival.

Favourite cinema in Brisbane: Angelika Film Centre, which is a glorious new place to see a movie.

Favourite cinema in Sydney: Golden Age Cinema & Bar, the one cinema everyone needs to go to in Sydney if they only go to one cinema.

Favourite cinema in Melbourne: The Astor Theatre, and not just because of its history with cinema cats.

News
Open House Brisbane 2019 Will Let You Explore 119 Buildings Over One Huge Weekend

Explore the apartments located inside the Walter Taylor Bridge, step inside the Old Windmill Tower or wander behind the scenes at GOMA.

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Event
Lavazza Italian Film Festival 2019

Wed, 25 Sep - Wed, 16 Oct 2019
Palace Cinemas Brisbane, Brisbane

The festival is marking its 20th anniversary with a jam-packed lineup of quirky comedies, political thrillers and poignant documentaries.

Buy Tickets

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The ABC's Hilarious New Web Satire 'Content' Is for Anyone with a Smartphone Addiction

The seven-part short-form series takes on wannabe influencers and our always-online lives.

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News
The Big Lollipop Is Australia's Latest Oversized Tourist Attraction

It's also the world's largest freestanding lollipop, and it's located outside a candy store.

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The Unsettling Final Trailer for 'Doctor Sleep' Ramps Up the Scares and References to 'The Shining'

Ewan McGregor stars as an adult Danny Torrance in this eerie follow-up, which is based on Stephen King's book of the same name.

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Event
Annual Designer Rummage Sale

Sat, 26 Oct, 2019
Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba

Scour the racks for pre-loved designer pieces, with everything $5.

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SWELL Sculpture Festival 2019

Fri, 13 Sep - Sun, 22 Sep 2019
Currumbin Beach, Currumbin

Currumbin Beach's annual fest returns for its 17th year.

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News
Taika Waititi Keeps Mocking Hitler In the Full Trailer for World War II Satire 'Jojo Rabbit'

The NZ filmmaker also stars as the Nazi leader in his new offbeat anti-hate comedy.

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Event
Boho Luxe Market

Fri, 6 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec 2019
The Old Museum, Bowen Hills

Bringing the Byron Bay lifestyle to Brisbane for three days of stalls, food trucks and glamping inspiration.

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News
You Will Soon Be Able to Stay Onboard an Immersive 'Star Wars' Spaceship

Every minute of every day of your stay, you'll be a part of the 'Star Wars' story happening around you.

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News
Australia Is Set to Swelter Through a Warmer-Than-Average End to 2019

A particularly warm spell is expected in September, with hotter-than-usual temperates set to continue across spring and into summer.

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The Trailer for Netflix's Tense New Crime Anthology Takes Place Entirely In Police Interrogation Rooms

Starring David Tennant, the claustrophobic, cat-and-mouse-style show will tell a dozen different tales from across Europe.

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Event
Dogs Go Ballistic 2019

Sat, 7 Sep, 2019
Ballistic Beer Co, Salisbury

Ask your barking bestie to take you to this one-day dog festival at a brewery.

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Event
Guide Dogs Queensland Open Day

Sat, 7 Sep, 2019
Guide Dogs Queensland, Bald Hills

Peek behind the scenes at tiny pups and fully trained guide dogs.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Free Craft Beer Tastings

Tue, 10 Sep and Wed, 11 Sep 2019
Eagle Street Pier, Brisbane City

A kombi fitted out with beer taps and kegs will be stopping by Eagle Street Pier and pouring free brews.

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News
Melbourne Will Soon Be Home to Australia's Largest Video Gaming and Esports Venue

Opening in 2020, Fortress Melbourne will sprawl over 2700 square metres, complete with two bars, an arena and spaces dedicated to PC gaming, consoles and board games.

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'Star Wars: Return of the Jedi' Live in Concert with the QSO

Sat, 15 Feb, 2020
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Have the QSO soundtrack your 'Star Wars' movie night.

Buy Tickets

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Free Doughnuts

Thu, 12 Sep, 2019
Cathedral Square, Brisbane City

And they're vegan, gluten-free and nut-free, too.

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The Farewell

Thu, 5 Sep - Wed, 2 Oct 2019
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Awkwafina stars in this nuanced and affecting drama, which charts a Chinese American woman's trip home to see her terminally ill grandmother.

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IT: Chapter Two

Thu, 5 Sep - Wed, 2 Oct 2019
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Pennywise is back — and the unhinged clown is the best thing about this bloated horror sequel.

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