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
Ace the Open

Sat, 26 Jan - Sun, 27 Jan 2019
King George Square, Brisbane

A mini tennis court in the middle of King George Square.

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News
Yot Club Is Brisbane's Huge New Party Venue on a 400-Person Yacht

The next-level party boat, with two bars, a stage and a dance floor, will sail into the city this summer.

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BrisAsia Festival 2019

Wed, 6 Feb - Thu, 7 Mar 2019
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Feast on dumplings from around the world, dance in cosplay to DJs or party on a rooftop.

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Event
Pup Stuff Swap

Sat, 26 Jan, 2019
The Pick Up Joint, Spring Hill

A clothes swap for (very good) doggos.

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Event
Free Solo

Thu, 24 Jan - Wed, 27 Mar 2019
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

This Oscar-nominated documentary chronicles the stunning tale of rock-climber Alex Honnold and his historic attempt to scale Yosemite's El Capitan without ropes.

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Galentine's Day

Wed, 13 Feb, 2019
Bakery Lane, Fortitude Valley

Forget romance — take Leslie Knope's advice and celebrate female friendship.

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The Front Runner

Thu, 31 Jan - Wed, 3 Apr 2019
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Hugh Jackman plays a real-life presidential candidate caught up in a scandal in this timely political drama.

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Event
BITE Markets

Fri, 1 Mar - Sat, 2 Mar 2019
BITE Markets, Morayfield

A new weekend foodie market in Brisbane's north.

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Body Positive Pool Party 2019

Sun, 24 Feb, 2019
Musgrave Park Swim Centre, South Brisbane

Spend an evening splashing around for several good causes.

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News
'Roma', 'A Star Is Born' and 'Black Panther' Lead the Way at This Year's Oscar Nominations

Spike Lee picked up his first-ever best director nomination and Marvel has its first look-in at the big one.

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Event
Felons Brewery Open Day

Sat, 26 Jan - Sun, 27 Jan 2019
Felons Brewing Co, Brisbane City

Tour Brisbane's new riverside brewery — and taste its yeasty wares.

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Event
$1 Tacos

Sat, 26 Jan, 2019
The Defiant Duck, Brisbane City

Tuck into a cheap meal every Saturday.

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Event
Disney Party

Sat, 16 Feb, 2019
Woolly Mammoth, Fortitude Valley

Dance the night away to 'The Lion King', 'The Little Mermaid' and all your old-school favourites.

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Guide
Six Brisbane Art Exhibitions to See Before Summer Ends

Take an air-conditioned adventure to Brisbane's galleries to the best art from the Asia-Pacific and walk through a virtual jacaranda garden.

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Event
80s Summer Cocktail Party

Fri, 25 Jan, 2019
Cloudland, Fortitude Valley

Cloudland's getting into the 80s spirit — and taking inspiration from a Tom Cruise movie.

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Event
Pixar Trivia

Tue, 22 Jan, 2019
Burger Urge Brisbane City, Brisbane City

Answer a toy box full of trivia questions over burgers and beers.

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Eurovision – Australia Decides

Fri, 8 Feb and Sat, 9 Feb 2019
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach

Help choose who'll represent the country at this year's Eurovision.

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Indie Spirits Tasting 2019

Sun, 26 May, 2019
Lefty's Old Time Music Hall, Petrie Terrace

An afternoon of tasting and learning about Australia's best artisan spirits.

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You Can Now Tour This Enormous David Bowie Exhibition Via Your Phone

The collection of more than 400 Bowie items has gone virtual.

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The World's First Entirely Vegan Luxury Hotel Suite Is Now Open

It's decked out in plant-based substances, fibres and surfaces — and even your room keycard is made from a natural pineapple-based material.

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