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
Getting Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal Grappling with AI, Climate Change and Love: Garth Davis Talks 'Foe'

After 'Lion' and 'Mary Magdalene', the Australian filmmaker has enlisted two of today's best talents to work through a struggling marriage in a sci-fi future.

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You'll Be Waiting a Little Longer to See Marvel's New 'Deadpool', 'Captain America' and 'Blade' Movies

Thanks to moves made after the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, only one Marvel Cinematic Universe movie is set to hit cinemas in 2024.

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Breakfast Creek's New Green Bridge Connecting to Kingsford Smith Drive's Riverwalk Will Open in 2024

Brisbane's latest bridge will stretch across 80 metres, feature dedicated pedestrian and cyclist paths, and take its colours from Moreton Bay fig trees.

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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras' 2024 Program Will Feature 100-Plus LGBTQIA+ Events Across the City

After proving a huge hit at Sydney WorldPride, the 15,000-person Bondi Beach Party will return for Mardi Gras.

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Event
Brisbane Rum Revolution 2023

Sat, 11 Nov, 2023
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

More than 30 distilleries are heading to Brisbane Showgrounds for a huge rum-fuelled day — with over 100 different varieties on offer.

Buy Tickets

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Joy and the Gang Are Joined by a New Emotion in the First Teaser Trailer for Pixar's 'Inside Out 2'

Meet Anxiety, with 'Stranger Things' star Maya Hawke on vocal duties.

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Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie's Unease-Dripping Cringe Comedy 'The Curse' Is One of 2023's Best New Shows

Emma Stone stars alongside Fielder and Safdie in this brilliant dark satire of reality TV, gentrification, appropriation, marriage, privilege, karma and more.

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Hands on Buzzers: The ABC Is Bringing 'Spicks and Specks' Back in 2024 for a New Season

After sitting out 2023, the beloved Adam Hills-, Myf Warhurst- and Alan Brough-starring music game show will be back on your screens in 2024.

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Paul Rudd Still Ain't Afraid of No Ghost in the First Trailer for 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire'

Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson are also back in this sequel to 2021's 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife'.

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Event
Christmas in Brisbane 2023

Thu, 23 Nov - Sun, 31 Dec 2023
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

Brisbane's month-long Christmas celebrations across the CBD include markets, glowing gardens and tiny doors.

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Brisbane's Month-Long Christmas Celebrations Are Back for 2023 with Markets, Glowing Gardens and Tiny Doors

Christmas lights, pop-up performances, multiple chances to get shopping: head to the Brisbane CBD to enjoy them all.

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Event
The Enchanted Garden 2023

Thu, 23 Nov - Wed, 20 Dec 2023
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane

Get ready to get lit — and see one of Brisbane's most popular spaces in a completely new light.

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Roma Street Parkland's Dazzling Enchanted Garden Is Returning for Another Lit-Up Festive Season

One of Brisbane's Christmas favourites (and regular sellouts) has locked in its month-long return.

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Get in Losers: The 'Mean Girls' Movie Musical Has Just Dropped Its First Trailer

As she did on Broadway, Reneé Rapp steps into Regina George's shoes in the latest version of the Tina Fey-penned hit to reach cinemas.

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The NBA Exhibition

Thu, 9 Nov 2023 - Sun, 4 Feb 2024
Queens Plaza, Brisbane City

This huge interactive NBA exhibition bounces through basketball history, celebrating hoop dreams across 20 themed sections.

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Gorgeous News: More Tickets to Taylor Swift's Australian 'Eras' Tour Shows Are Being Released

Take note, Swifties — you've got another chance to nab 'Eras' tour tickets, with prices starting from $79.90.

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Jerry Seinfeld Is Bringing His Latest Stand-Up Show to Australia and New Zealand in 2024

What's the deal with Seinfeld's latest trip Down Under? The iconic comedian will play arena shows in seven cities in June.

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The Marvels

Thu, 9 Nov - Wed, 29 Nov 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Amid too much Marvel formula — plus some glorious Flerken fun — Brie Larson, Iman Vellani and Teyonah Parris make a winning trio in the MCU's 33rd film.

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Bad Behaviour

Thu, 9 Nov - Wed, 29 Nov 2023
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Alice Englert acts in, writes and makes her filmmaking debut with this bold New Zealand-shot dramedy, starring opposite a phenomenal Jennifer Connelly.

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Kraftwerk: Australia and New Zealand Tour 2023

Mon, 4 Dec, 2023
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Expect synthetic voices and computerised rhythms aplenty when the electro trailblazers hit Brisbane — plus a visual show that ponders man and machine to match.

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