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
BlackMilk's New 'Star Wars' Collection Will Kit You Out to Defend the Galaxy

The force is strong with these swimmers, dresses and overalls.

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Event
Chinese Moon Festival

Sat, 22 Sep, 2018
Chinatown Fortitude Valley, Fortitude Valley

With lantern-making lessons, lion and dragon dances, and plenty of dumplings in the vicinity.

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A Luxe New Underground Bar and Chinese Fine Diner Have Opened in the Brisbane CBD

Meet the Boom Boom Room and Donna Chang.

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A Giant Floating Sculpture of the Moon Is Coming to Australia

It measures seven metres in diameter and features detailed NASA imagery of the moon's surface.

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Event
Sweat Social Festival

Sun, 28 Oct, 2018
Lightspace, Fortitude Valley

Get active with a day of barre, pilates, yoga and more.

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Event
Searching

Thu, 13 Sep - Wed, 24 Oct 2018
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Keeping your eyes glued to a computer screen has rarely been more thrilling.

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A Simple Favour

Thu, 13 Sep - Wed, 24 Oct 2018
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively shine in this savagely entertaining thriller from 'Bridesmaids' director Paul Feig.

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Christopher Robin

Thu, 13 Sep - Wed, 24 Oct 2018
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Winnie-the-Pooh returns in gorgeous detail in this big-hearted ode to not taking life too seriously.

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News
Le Fromage Yard Is Making Cheese Dreams Come True With Its Permanent Morningside Store

The popular market stall is now selling ruffle brie, whisky cheddar and all the accompaniments from a new bricks-and-mortar store.

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Event
Nutella Festival

Sat, 15 Sep, 2018
NightQuarter, Helensvale

Nutella doughnuts, gelato, pizza, milkshakes and sliders — they're all on the menu.

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Jacaranda Gin Festival

Sat, 20 Oct, 2018
King Street, Bowen Hills

Sip juniper spirits as you make your away along King Street.

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Event
American Express Openair Cinema 2018

Thu, 4 Oct - Sun, 11 Nov 2018
Rainforest Green, Brisbane

Outdoor cinema returns to South Bank for another season.

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Netherworld Monster Menagerie Beer Festival 2018

Sat, 6 Oct - Sun, 7 Oct 2018
Netherworld, Fortitude Valley

Beastly brews and where to find them.

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Brisbane International Film Festival 2018

Thu, 11 Oct - Sun, 21 Oct 2018
Various cinemas in Brisbane

With more than 100 films over 11 days, including a controversial Cannes title that prompted walkouts, a mystery movie in a secret location, and a doco about the making of David Lynch's 'Blue Velvet'.

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Event
Open House Brisbane 2018

Sat, 13 Oct - Sun, 14 Oct 2018
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

Explore the apartments located inside the Walter Taylor Bridge, Peters Ice Cream Factory and Boggo Road Gaol over one weekend.

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Open House Brisbane 2018 Will Unlock 114 Buildings for the Public Over One Huge Weekend

Explore the apartments located inside the Walter Taylor Bridge, Peters Ice Cream Factory and Boggo Road Gaol.

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Dine and Draw

Tue, 23 Oct, 2018
ArtWorld Studio Gallery, Norman Park, Brisbane

Dinner and drawing lessons every Tuesday night, all for $40.

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Brisbane International Film Festival Reveals Its Packed 2018 Lineup

With more than 100 films over 11 days, including a controversial Cannes title that prompted walkouts, a mystery movie in a secret location, and a doco about the making of David Lynch's 'Blue Velvet'.

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Mad About Mussels

Thu, 27 Sep, 2018
Dutch Courage Officers' Mess, Fortitude Valley

Dutch Courage puts their muscle behind mussels every Thursday in September.

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Six Must-See Films at the 2018 Italian Film Festival

Including a mafia musical, an unhinged horror classic and a crime flick that won its canine cast awards at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

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