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
Spring Fling Seafood Festival 2023

Sun, 22 Oct, 2023
The Prince Consort Hotel, Fortitude Valley

Spend a spring Sunday day eating seafood at The Prince Consort's ode to the ocean's finest.

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Buns + Bubbles Bottomless Saturday Lunch

Multiple single dates
Yoko Dining, Brisbane City

Howard Smith Wharves' izakaya is going bottomless for the first time, pairing bubbles with karaage chicken wings, a honey koji roast duck set and more for $85.

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'Clueless' and 'Mean Girls' Drive-In Double 2023

Sat, 7 Oct, 2023
Yatala Drive-In, Stapylton

Head back to the 90s and 00s with two of the all-time great high school flicks, all to celebrate 'Mean Girls' day.

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MELT Festival 2023

Sat, 11 Nov - Sun, 26 Nov 2023
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

Brisbane Powerhouse's LGBTQIA+ festival is back withwith Kah-Lo, Aluna, KUCKA, art by The Huxleys and club toilets-set theatre hit 'Overflow'.

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Tina — The Tina Turner Musical

Sat, 29 Jun - Fri, 23 Aug 2024
QPAC Lyric Theatre, South Brisbane

Dedicated to the one and only Tina Turner, this musical about the late, great superstar is simply the best.

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BBC Earth Experience

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 - Sun, 28 Jan 2024
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf

This spectacular 360-degree experience lets you feel like you're walking into 'Seven Worlds, One Planet' — complete with narration by David Attenborough.

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Fair Play

Thu, 28 Sep - Wed, 18 Oct 2023
Select cinemas in Brisbane and online, Various locations

Chemistry and relationship chaos sizzle in this battle-of-the-sexes thriller starring Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich.

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News
Jeremy Allen White Gets Caught in a Love Triangle in the Trailer for Sci-Fi Romance 'Fingernails'

'The Bear' favourite stars opposite Jessie Buckley from 'Women Talking' and 'Sound of Metal' lead Riz Ahmed.

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Irish Film Festival 2023

Fri, 13 Oct - Sun, 15 Oct 2023
Dendy Coorparoo, Coorparoo

Travel to Ireland without leaving the cinema — and while watching Olivia Colman, an Oscar-winning short film and a powerful documentary tribute to Lyra McKee.

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Paul McCartney: Got Back Tour 2023

Wed, 1 Nov, 2023
Suncorp Stadium, Milton

Beatles legend Paul McCartney is bringing his huge 'Got Back' tour to Brisbane for a big night of classic tunes.

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Sparks: Australian Tour 2023

Thu, 2 Nov, 2023
Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

Edgar Wright's favourite band are coming to Brisbane on their first tour of Australia since 2001.

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Nile Rodgers & Chic: Australian and New Zealand Tour 2023

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023
Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

Ah, freak out — these disco legends are headed to Brisbane to play 'Good Times', 'Le Freak', 'Get Lucky' and more.

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Pendulum: Australian and New Zealand Tour 2023

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023
Riverstage, Brisbane

Fasten your seatbelts: the Australian electronic favourites are bringing their latest arena show to Brisbane.

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Weezer: Australian Tour 2023

Sun, 8 Oct, 2023
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall

They're famous for singing about an island in the sun. In October, they're playing on one: Australia, including at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

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Taylor Swift's 'Eras' Tour Concert Film Will Hit Cinemas Down Under in October If You're Ready for It

Can't wait till Swift hits Australia's stages in 2024? Missed out on tickets? You can catch the movie version this spring.

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Hey Now, You Can Stay (and Go Play) in Shrek's Swamp for a Weekend Thanks to Airbnb

Donkey is the host of this free fairy tale-inspired getaway in the Scottish Highlands, which is happening in the lead up to Halloween.

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The Creator

Thu, 28 Sep - Wed, 18 Oct 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' director Gareth Edwards goes back to his original sci-fi roots with this big-thinking and big-feeling film about humanity battling AI.

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Welcome Back to Dunder Mifflin: A Reboot of the American Version of 'The Office' Might Be on the Way

An Australian take on the series is on the way, too — but apparently the US sitcom's creator Greg Daniels is set to return to the hit show.

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The Trailer for Prime Video's New Documentary About The Wiggles Is Here and Full of Skivvies

How did four friends become one of the biggest names in Australian entertainment? 'Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles' tells that tale.

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Go Maroon, Blue and Gold: South Bank Is Hosting a Live Viewing Site for the Brisbane Lions' AFL Grand Final

As well as big screens showing the game at South Bank Piazza and Streets Beach, there'll be three days of AFL clinics and other footy-themed fun.

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Pendulum: Australian and New Zealand Tour 2023

Weezer: Australian Tour 2023

Taylor Swift's 'Eras' Tour Concert Film Will Hit Cinemas Down Under in October If You're Ready for It

Hey Now, You Can Stay (and Go Play) in Shrek's Swamp for a Weekend Thanks to Airbnb

The Creator

Welcome Back to Dunder Mifflin: A Reboot of the American Version of 'The Office' Might Be on the Way

The Trailer for Prime Video's New Documentary About The Wiggles Is Here and Full of Skivvies

Go Maroon, Blue and Gold: South Bank Is Hosting a Live Viewing Site for the Brisbane Lions' AFL Grand Final

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