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
Brisbane Burger Fest 2018

Sat, 25 Aug, 2018
The Triffid, Newstead

Brisbane's dedicated burger festival returns for a second year.

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Splendour in the Cock 2018

Fri, 20 Jul - Sat, 21 Jul 2018
The Flying Cock, Brisbane

Pretend you're festival-bound over two ace nights of killer tunes.

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Studio Ghibli Film Festival Part 3

Thu, 13 Sep - Sun, 11 Nov 2018
The Elizabeth Picture Theatre, Brisbane City

The third part of this magical cinema tribute.

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Rachel Burke: Apomogy

Sat, 14 Jul - Tue, 21 Aug 2018
Redland Art Gallery, Capalaba, Capalaba

Nothing says you're sorry like a pom pom.

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Haegue Yang: Triple Vita Nestings

Sat, 30 Jun - Thu, 30 Aug 2018
Institute of Modern Art, Fortitude Valley

Wander through the Korean artist's world of crafted sculptures.

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World Food Week

Mon, 16 Jul - Sun, 22 Jul 2018
Riverland, Brisbane City

Shining a spotlight on the cuisines of Italy, Greece, America and Mexico.

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Egyptian Mummies After Dark

Fri, 20 Jul and Fri, 17 Aug 2018
Queensland Museum, South Brisbane

Drinks, demonstrations, music and learning how to brew beer like an Egyptian, all during a night at the museum.

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Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge! Is Now a Lavish Stage Musical

Come what may.

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'Drive' Director Nicolas Winding Refn Is Launching His Own Free Streaming Service

It'll feature a different cult classic each month, as well essays, videos, photos and music.

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An Ill-Conceived Range of 'Handmaid's Tale' Wines Was Announced and Then Immediately Scrapped

Not every pop culture hit needs merchandise — particularly a show delving into dark dystopian terrain.

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Event
Life Drawing and Beer

Sun, 22 Jul, 2018
The Scratch, Milton

Get sketching at this Milton dive bar — with beer, obviously.

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Australia Is Set to Score a Spectacular New 76-Kilometre Coastal Walking Trail

The walking and cycling track will connect Palm Cove and Port Douglas in far north Queensland.

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The Society Spring Series

Sat, 29 Sep, 2018
The Society Rooftop, Eagle Farm

Sip, snack and enjoy the view at Brisbane's latest sky-high seasonal shindigs.

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Australia's East Coast Is Set to Shiver Through the Coldest Weekend of the Year

Temperatures are dipping around the country — including Sydney and Brisbane's coldest mornings of the year so far.

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The World's First Official Studio Ghibli Restaurant Has Opened in Bangkok

Filled with Totoro figures and serving up susuwatari-shaped dishes, it's your next adorable must-visit destination.

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Brisbane's GOMA Is Now Home to a Major New James Turrell Light Installation

The permanent piece now lights up the gallery from sunset to midnight every evening.

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Event
Winter Festival 2018

Sat, 28 Jul - Sun, 29 Jul 2018
Riverbar & Kitchen, Brisbane

Embrace winter by the water with mulled wine, hot-buttered rum and s'mores galore.

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Queensland Film Festival 2018

Thu, 19 Jul - Sun, 29 Jul 2018
Various cinemas in Brisbane

And more than 80 percent of the lineup of 59 features and shorts is either directed or co-directed by women

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Indoor Plant Workshop

Sat, 14 Jul, 2018
Institute of Modern Art, Fortitude Valley

Learn everything you need to keep your house filled with green babies.

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Wimbledon Garden Party

Sun, 15 Jul, 2018
Covent Garden, West End

Three hours of English gin, high tea and a chocolate fountain.

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