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
By the Way, Red Hot Chili Peppers Are Bringing Their Global Stadium Tour Down Under in 2023

The LA-based rockers will hit up Auckland, Dunedin, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in January and February, supported by Post Malone.

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Prequel Series 'Mystery Road: Origin' Is an Ace Addition to Australia's Best Film and TV Franchise

Indigenous detective Jay Swan returns in this third television spinoff based on Ivan Sen’s ‘Mystery Road’ and ‘Goldstone’ — this time played by Mark Coles Smith.

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The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From June 30

Head to the flicks to see a phenomenal British social-realist romance.

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Event
Chiharu Shiota: State of Being

Sat, 25 Jun - Sat, 23 Jul 2022
Anna Schwartz Gallery Melbourne, Melbourne

Brisbane isn't the only place to see Chiharu Shiota's impressive artworks, with Melbourne's Anna Schwartz Gallery also showcasing the artist's pieces until late July.

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Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in June

Make a couch date with a queer take on Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', Adam Sandler's latest ace performance and a returning murder-mystery delight.

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It's Vampire Party Time: The Full 'What We Do in the Shadows' Season Four Trailer Is Here

A vampire nightclub, undead dance-offs, a vamp freestyle rap — they're all in this US spinoff from the beloved NZ film.

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Baz Luhrmann Is Reworking His 2008 Film 'Australia' Into a Six-Part Streaming Miniseries

The Nicole Kidman- and Hugh Jackman-starring romance will live again as a streaming series called 'Faraway Downs'.

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Lune Croissanterie Is Whipping Up Iced Vovo Cruffins and Tiramisu Pastries — But Only in July

OTT dessert alert: these specials will only be available throughout July.

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'Untitled Goose Game' Live

Fri, 8 Jul - Sat, 9 Jul 2022
ACMI, Melbourne

ACMI is bringing 'Untitled Goose Game' to the big screen with a live orchestral soundtrack.

Buy Tickets

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ACMI Is Bringing 'Untitled Goose Game' to the Big Screen with a Live Orchestral Soundtrack

Everyone's favourite pesky goose is heading to ACMI's cinema for four live shows.

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You'll Be Able to Slumber in the Sky in Air New Zealand's Lie-Flat Economy Sleeping Pods From 2024

The game-changing bunk bed-style economy skynest will feature on the airline's new Dreamliners, and will boast room for six sleepers.

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Lock Up Your Children: The Sanderson Sisters Are Back in the First Trailer for 'Hocus Pocus 2'

Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy all return in this Disney+ sequel, which'll hit your streaming queue on September 30.

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Calling All Armchair Sleuths: 'Only Murders in the Building' Season Two Is Another Must-See Delight

The most entertaining and amusing murder-mystery series of 2021 is back — and it's just as wonderful the second time around.

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Melbourne Writers Festival Has Unveiled Its First Big International Guests for 2022

'Parks and Recreation' star Jenny Slate, 'Succession' standout Brian Cox and 'Exit West' author Mohsin Hamid are all coming to MWF this spring.

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A Luxe New Boutique 102-Room Hotel with a Rooftop Infinity Pool Is Opening in Surry Hills in 2024

The Collection by TFE Hotels property will be part of the in-development Surry Hills Village, alongside a new restaurant from the team behind Quay, Bennelong, Firedoor and Otto.

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Ali & Ava

Thu, 30 Jun - Wed, 20 Jul 2022
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

This lyrical social-realist drama from British filmmaker Clio Barnard tells a tender and touching tale about two West Yorkshire residents looking for love and happiness.

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'Succession' Star Brian Cox, Jenny Slate and Jarvis Cocker Lead the Jam-Packed 2022 Antidote Lineup

Sydney Opera House's festival of ideas, art and change is back with a program of 17 talks, conversations and panels — and it includes some big names.

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IKEA Mid-Year Clearance Sale 2022

Thu, 9 Jun - Sun, 10 Jul 2022
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

The Swedish furniture giant is offering discounts of up to 50 percent off until July 10.

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News
Inside 'The Soul Trembles': Eight Stunning Art Must-Sees at GOMA's Huge Chiharu Shiota Exhibition

Featuring more than 100 pieces and installations, this gorgeous and sprawling showcase is well worth a trip to Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art.

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Qantas Is Now Flying Direct From Australia to Rome So You Can Make the Most of Europe's Summer

Perfect for ditching Australia's winter, these new Perth–Rome direct flights are running three times a week.

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Calling All Armchair Sleuths: 'Only Murders in the Building' Season Two Is Another Must-See Delight

Melbourne Writers Festival Has Unveiled Its First Big International Guests for 2022

A Luxe New Boutique 102-Room Hotel with a Rooftop Infinity Pool Is Opening in Surry Hills in 2024

Ali & Ava

'Succession' Star Brian Cox, Jenny Slate and Jarvis Cocker Lead the Jam-Packed 2022 Antidote Lineup

IKEA Mid-Year Clearance Sale 2022

Inside 'The Soul Trembles': Eight Stunning Art Must-Sees at GOMA's Huge Chiharu Shiota Exhibition

Qantas Is Now Flying Direct From Australia to Rome So You Can Make the Most of Europe's Summer

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