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
No Diggity

Sat, 18 Aug, 2018
Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley

I like the way you work it.

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'Parks and Recreation' Extreme Trivia

Mon, 27 Aug, 2018
The Elizabeth Picture Theatre, Brisbane City

Put your binge-watching to the test via questions about breakfast foods, miniature horses and one of the best TV sitcoms ever made.

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Ekka Beers for Drought Relief

Tue, 14 Aug, 2018
Fritzenberger, Petrie Terrace

$1.50 from every Scenic Rim and Fritzenberger beer will go towards helping Aussie farmers.

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Event
Valley Fiesta Silent Disco

Sat, 1 Sep, 2018
Pig 'N' Whistle Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

Hit the dance floor in headphones as part of Valley Fiesta.

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Sesh and the City

Tue, 14 Aug, 2018
The Brightside, Brisbane

Seven Australian acts. One venue. No work the next day.

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News
Australia's Longest Continuous Hiking, Cycling and Horse-Riding Trail is Now Complete

It spans 161 kilometres through southeast Queensland, with coffee stops along the way and no traffic allowed.

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Event
Common People Dance Project

Fri, 31 Aug and Sat, 1 Sep 2018
Brunswick Street Mall, Fortitude Valley

Unleash your best moves in the middle of the Brunswick Street Mall.

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Festitalia 2018

Sun, 14 Oct, 2018
Spencer Park, Newmarket

Pizza acrobatics, gelato eating competitions, bubbles tasting and more.

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News
This House-Sharing Service Lets You Stay in the Luxe Homes of Friends of Friends

If you've ever visited a pal's place and thought that you'd like to holiday there, or heard stories about a mate of a mate's gorgeous pad in a far-flung spot, this is for you.

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Event
Irvine Welsh + 'Trainspotting'

Tue, 28 Aug, 2018
The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley

Choose spending an evening with the author of 'Trainspotting', then revisiting the film.

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Event
RIDE - Backbone Youth Arts

Fri, 31 Aug - Sat, 1 Sep 2018
Assorted venues, Fortitude Valley, Fortitude Valley

Hop into a car and drive around Fortitude Valley in this immersive two-night-only performance.

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Event
German Festival

Fri, 12 Oct - Sun, 14 Oct 2018
Regatta Hotel, Toowong

Raise a stein and say "prost!" to the Regatta's three-day German celebration.

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Guide
Four Pubs to Hit Post-Match to Celebrate a Victory

Revel in that win just a while longer in these sports-loving Brisbane pubs.

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Event
Plaster Fun House

Fri, 17 Aug, 2018
Southside Tea Room, Brisbane

Paint your own plaster statue at Southside Tea Room's monthly craft nights.

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Event
On Chesil Beach

Thu, 9 Aug - Wed, 19 Sep 2018
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

More than a decade after Atonement, Saoirse Ronan once again shines in another adaptation of author Ian McEwan's work.

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Event
'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' Live in Concert with the QSO

Sat, 9 Feb, 2019
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Another night of muggle movie and music magic, this time screening the fourth film in the franchise.

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Event
A More Perfect Union

Sat, 24 Nov, 2018
Riverstage, Brisbane

Gang of Youths are coming to Brisbane — and starting their own festival.

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The Spy Who Dumped Me

Thu, 9 Aug - Wed, 19 Sep 2018
Various cinemas in Brisbane

With Kate McKinnon at her hilarious best, this action-comedy delivers solid laughs along with an ace ode to female friendship.

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Brisbane's First-Ever Axe-Throwing Joint Lumber Punks Is Opening This Week

Say hello to your new favourite pastime.

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$5 Movie Tickets at Dendy Cinemas

Wed, 15 Aug, 2018
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Catch the latest hits and the newest flicks for $5 on the Ekka public holiday.

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