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
Botanic Box Is Brisbane's New Monthly Plant Subscription Service

Get new plants — and handmade art — delivered to your door each month.

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Two New Streaming Services Are About to Launch Down Under — and One Is Dedicated to Horror

Shudder and Sundance Now are expected to launch in Australia and New Zealand by the end of the year.

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Event
Sazerac Spring Soiree

Thu, 18 Oct, 2018
Sazerac, Brisbane City

Spring cocktails and a scenic view, 30 storeys above the city.

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'Ace Ventura' Movie Night

Wed, 17 Oct, 2018
Barbara, Brisbane City

Catch a free double feature at Barbara.

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Green Beacon Oktoberfest 2018

Sat, 20 Oct, 2018
Green Beacon Brewing Co, Teneriffe

It's that time of year.

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Sydney's Axe Throwing Joint Maniax Is Finally Opening in Brisbane Next Month

You'll soon be able to blow off some steam by hurtling blades at targets in Newstead.

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The Great Beerhaus Oktoberfest Bier-lympics

Sat, 20 Oct, 2018
The Bavarian Beerhaus, Bowen Hills

With apple bobbing, sausage eating, stein hoisting, nail hammering, yodelling, bier pong — and free snacks.

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Spritzer Saturdays

Sat, 27 Oct 2018, Sat, 24 Nov 2018 and Sat, 22 Dec 2018
Isles Lane, Brisbane City

Sip unlimited spritzes over cheese and ceviche once a month.

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Woodford Folk Festival Has Announced Its 2018–19 Lineup

Southeast Queensland's annual end-of-year festival returns for its whopping 33rd year.

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SBS Is Opening Up Australia's 2019 Eurovision Entry to a Public Vote

There'll be a national song contest to decide who'll represent the country in the Eurovision Song Contest.

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An Amy Winehouse Hologram Is Set to Tour Worldwide in 2019

It'll feature a holographic version of the late songstress crooning her hits, accompanied by a live band and on-stage singers.

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This Seaside Cafe on Victoria's Phillip Island Is Being Raffled Off

Buy a $15 chocolate bar, and you could own your own cafe — and the winner will receive $10,000 as well.

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A Massive Rolling Stones Exhibition Is Coming to Australia

'Exhibitionism: The Rolling Stones Exhibit' will bring more than 500 of the band's rare items — and some satisfaction — to Sydney.

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Ten Must-See Films at the 2018 Brisbane International Film Festival

Including a behind-the-scenes look at David Lynch's 'Blue Velvet', a moving doco about M.I.A. and the most controversial film from this year's Cannes.

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Event
Christmas Cabaret Big Band Dinner and Show

Thu, 6 Dec, 2018
Cloudland, Fortitude Valley

Dinner, drinks and an evening of festive speakeasy-style entertainment.

Buy Tickets

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Launceston's First Mona Foma Has Revealed Its Impressive and Eclectic 2019 Lineup

It has everything from real human body parts to onesie exhibitions to Courtney Barnett — and free tickets for the local Amish community.

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Event
Bad Times at the El Royale

Thu, 11 Oct - Wed, 21 Nov 2018
Various cinemas in Brisbane

The new thriller from the maker of The Cabin in the Woods is a rollicking good time.

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Harry's Pizza Is Welcome to Bowen Hills' New Permanent Eatery with a Pizza Happy Hour

It's slinging $5 pizzas five nights a week — and all day Friday.

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News
Ovolo Is Giving Fortitude Valley's Old Emporium Hotel a Huge Makeover

It’ll be Ovolo’s second site in Brisbane, and it opens in November.

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Event
Big Screen on the Green: 'The Conjuring'

Wed, 31 Oct, 2018
Eagle Farm Racecourse, Ascot

Get your Halloween scares from a 44-metre-long outdoor screen.

Buy Tickets

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