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
Lean on Pete

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 - Wed, 9 Jan 2019
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Director Andrew Haigh is at his empathetic best with this heartwrenching tale of a teenager and his horse.

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News
Mr Percival's Is Brisbane's New Bar and Dining Spot Located Right on Top of the Brisbane River

The octagonal overwater spot is serving up local seafood, many spritzes and European beachside vibes.

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Event
APT9 Cinema

Sat, 1 Dec 2018 - Sun, 28 Apr 2019
GOMA, South Brisbane

Bringing the latest and greatest in Asia-Pacific cinema to GOMA — and for free.

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Event
The Foundry's Limewire Party

Fri, 30 Nov, 2018
The Foundry Brisbane, Fortitude Valley

Revisit your 2000–2010 soundtrack on The Foundry's dance floor.

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News
Margaret Atwood Is Writing a Sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale'

And it'll hit shelves next year.

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News
Luxe New Brisbane Hotel Ovolo The Valley Has Just Opened Its Rockstar-Inspired Doors

The old Emporium hotel site has had a $55 million, design-led facelift.

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Event
Artisan Christmas Shopping Evening

Fri, 30 Nov, 2018
Artisan, Bowen Hills

Shop for arty handmade gifts while sipping free bubbles.

Book Now

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News
Brisbane's New Riverside Art Series Hotel Is Inspired By Famed Aussie Painter Vincent Fantauzzo

And it's being built into the cliff underneath the Story Bridge.

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Bar
Florentine Italian Grill and Wine Room - CLOSED

5 Kyabra Street, Newstead

Its signature Tuscan-style steak takes up to 45 minutes to cook, is designed for two-to-four people, and is always grilled medium-rare.

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News
Netflix Is Turning All Your Favourite Roald Dahl Books Into Animated TV Shows

A whopping 16 classic books — including 'The BFG', 'Esio Trot', 'Matilda' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' — will be hitting small screens soon.

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Event
Beirne Brunch Club

Sun, 2 Dec, 2018
Beirne Lane, Fortitude Valley

Brisbane's new 24-hour bar and eatery gets into the boozy brunch game.

Buy Tickets

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Event
$5 Movie Tickets at Dendy Coorparoo

Fri, 30 Nov - Sun, 2 Dec 2018
Dendy Coorparoo, Coorparoo

The eastside spot is celebrating its first birthday with $5 tickets for three days — and $10 tickets for its premium lounge.

Buy Tickets

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News
The Whitsundays' Whitehaven Beach Has Been Named One of the Best in the World

Six Australian beaches have made FlightNetwork list of the top 50 best beaches in the world.

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Event
The Designers' Guide: Easton Pearson Archive

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 - Mon, 22 Apr 2019
Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane

With more than 200 items will be on display — and a program of tours, talks, workshops and stylist speed-dating sessions.

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Event
The Enchanted Garden 2018

Fri, 7 Dec - Wed, 19 Dec 2018
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane

See one of Brisbane's most popular spaces in a completely new light.

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Event
Salt Meats Cheese's Summer Sunday Sessions

Sun, 2 Dec 2018 - Sun, 31 Mar 2019
Salt Meats Cheese Gasworks, Newstead

Settle in for pizza and spritz jugs every Sunday.

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Moonlight Cinema 2018–19

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 - Sun, 31 Mar 2019
The Amphitheatre, Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane

Summer has arrived with the return of Brisbane's always-popular outdoor cinema.

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Take a Sneak Peek at the New Intergalactic Attractions Coming to Disney's 'Star Wars' Theme Parks

Hop into the driver's seat of Han Solo's beloved Millennium Falcon, and get caught in the middle of a battle between the Resistance and the First Order

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A Huge Salvador Dali Exhibition Is Coming to Australia

More than 200 of Dali's works will be on display, while the broader program will delve deep into surrealism.

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Bond Is the Latest Film Franchise to Get the Live Orchestra Treatment

'Casino Royale' will screen at the Sydney Opera House with a live score by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

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