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.

Event
Brewsvegas 2019

Thu, 14 Mar - Mon, 25 Mar 2019
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

From three-legged races through the Valley to park meet-ups for doggos and their drink-loving owners, Brisbane's big beer event is back.

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Ben Is Back

Thu, 31 Jan - Wed, 27 Mar 2019
Various cinemas in Brisbane

A fine-tuned performance from Julia Roberts lifts this familiar addiction drama.

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The Hate U Give

Thu, 31 Jan - Wed, 27 Mar 2019
Various cinemas in Brisbane

This compelling race-relations drama offers a perceptive, impassioned insight into America today.

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Songs and Times of Sam Cooke

Thu, 31 Jan - Sat, 2 Feb 2019
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

Paying tribute to the legendary King of Soul.

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El Camino Amigos Party

Sun, 3 Feb, 2019
El Camino Cantina Bowen Hills, Bowen Hills

Brisbane's new Tex-Mex joint is throwing a 90s and 00s party with free snacks.

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Stargazing at South Bank 2019

Sat, 23 Mar, 2019
South Bank Cultural Forecourt, South Brisbane

Peer up at the stars in the middle of the city.

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World Science Festival Brisbane 2019

Wed, 20 Mar - Sun, 24 Mar 2019
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

New York's science extravaganza returns to Brisbane.

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News
Alliance Francaise French Film Festival Has Unveiled Its Jam-Packed 2019 Lineup

The festival's star-studded 30th anniversary program features everyone from Charlotte Gainsbourg and Juliette Binoche to Joaquin Phoenix and Robert Pattinson.

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You Can Now Watch the Feel-Good Trailer for Australia's Next Big Rom-Com, 'Top End Wedding'

Miranda Tapsell writes and stars in this crowdpleaser, reuniting with the director of 'The Sapphires'.

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Event
Rosé and Cheese Party 2019

Sat, 23 Feb, 2019
Welcome to Bowen Hills, Bowen Hills

Welcome to Bowen Hills' latest festival celebrates pink vino and gooey dairy.

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Event
Don't Stop Me Now

Fri, 1 Mar, 2019
The Brightside, Brisbane

This dedicated Queen night will rock you.

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Fried Chicken & Beer Night

Thu, 31 Jan, 2019
Chu the Phat, South Brisbane

Chu the Phat serves up a Thursday night special.

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Yin & Gin Fridays 2019

Multiple single dates
Stretch Yoga Brisbane CBD, Brisbane City

Stretch and sip, this time with gin.

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Newstead Roots Festival 2019

Sat, 2 Feb, 2019
The Triffid, Newstead

The ultimate weekend roots session.

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BrisAsia Festival Markets

Sat, 23 Feb, 2019
Seven Hills Hub, Seven Hills

A day of food, stalls, shopping and performances in Brisbane's east.

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Sweatathlon

Sun, 24 Feb, 2019
Lucent Gasworks, Newstead

Get active with a day of crossfit, pilates, yoga and more.

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Event
Do You Hear The People Sing?

Wed, 30 Jan - Sat, 16 Feb 2019
Metro Arts, West End

An exhibition taking inspiration from Victor Hugo's beloved novel and the many versions it has inspired.

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News
Zac Efron Transforms Into a Serial Killer in the Trailer for the New Ted Bundy Film

The actor has swapped teen musicals and 'Bad Neighbours' for a stint as the notorious murderer.

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Event
Ballistic's 2nd Birthday

Sat, 2 Feb, 2019
Ballistic Beer Co, Salisbury

With brews, live tunes and food trucks.

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News
Say Cheers to 2018's Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers

You've heard 2018's best songs — now drink the year's best brews.

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