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
Brisbane Ice Cream Festival 2019

Fri, 22 Mar - Sun, 24 Mar 2019
West Village, West End

Returning for another year of frozen dairy goodness.

Book Now

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News
Another Emotion-Inducing Trailer for the New Live-Action 'Lion King' Has Dropped

The new version, which stars Donald Glover at Simba and Beyoncé as Nala, hits cinemas in July.

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News
Eleven 2019 Oscar-Winning Films You Should Watch Immediately

Catch up on the best films of the last year, from 'Roma' to 'Black Panther' to 'A Star Is Born'.

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Event
Curiocity Brisbane

Fri, 15 Mar - Wed, 3 Apr 2019
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

Wander through immersive installations as part of the city's newest festival.

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Event
Dog Days of Summer 2019

Sat, 2 Mar, 2019
The Scratch, Milton

This westside bar will be filled with cute pooches for one boozy afternoon.

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Event
Paper Snax Movie Night: The Punk Singer

Sun, 10 Mar, 2019
Outer Space Artist Run Initiative, South Brisbane

A new — and free — monthly film night in West End.

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Event
BrisStyle Destash Market

Sat, 2 Mar, 2019
St Lukes Theatre, Tarragindi

Shop for vintage clothing, seconds, samples, plants and craft supplies.

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Event
Garden of Vegan

Thu, 28 Feb, 2019
Covent Garden, West End

West End's resident gin joint goes vegan for a decadent feast.

Buy Tickets

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News
HBO Has Dropped the Full Trailer For Its Documentary Series on Adnan Syed from 'Serial'

Delving into the case that's captivated millions around the globe, it kicks off in the US in March.

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News
Qantas Is Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics and Paper Boarding Passes

The Australian airline is aiming eradicate 100 million single-use plastic items from its flights and lounges each year from the end of 2020.

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Cafe
One Fish Two Fish

708 Main Street, Kangaroo Point

Kangaroo Point's new home of fish 'n' chips.

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News
These Are the Worst Films of Last Year According to the 39th Annual Razzie Awards

The Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly-starring 'Holmes & Watson' picked up four awards.

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Event
Celebrating Arctic Monkeys' 'AM'

Wed, 27 Feb, 2019
Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley

You'll look good on the dance floor as Black Bear Lodge celebrates Sheffield's finest.

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News
Southeast Queensland's Scenic Rim Will Soon Be Home to a New Walking Trail with Eco-Friendly Cabins

The 55-kilometre trail will extend across sub-tropical rainforests, eucalypt forests and mountain heathlands.

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News
Taron Egerton Transforms Into Elton John In the New 'Rocketman' Trailer

The 70s-set biopic hits cinemas in May.

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News
Australia's Oxford Street Signs Have Undergone a Glorious Rainbow Makeover for Mardi Gras

Seven brightly coloured sculptures have popped up across the country, including a Kylie Minogue-themed installation.

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News
Australia's Shiny New $20 Notes Are on Their Way to Your Wallet

The lobster has had a makeover.

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Event
Caxton Hotel Seafood Festival 2019

Sun, 5 May, 2019
The Caxton Hotel, Brisbane City

Everyone's favourite Paddington street party makes a comeback, with food, music and good times aplenty.

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$35 Martini Saturdays

Sat, 23 Feb, 2019
The Defiant Duck, Brisbane City

Pair bottomless vodka martinis with sliders every week.

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Trial Fridays

Multiple single dates
Aria Brisbane, Brisbane

Sample new food and wine trends at Aria.

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