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
You and Your Pooch Will Soon Be Able to Spend a Night at BrewDog's Australian Craft Beer Hotel

As part of its big Australian expansion plans, the beer brand is also setting up a second Brisbane bar, and launching its first sites in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

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Event
Max Richter's Sleep

Thu, 11 Mar - Wed, 31 Mar 2021
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

This dreamlike and insightful documentary steps inside an immense eight-plus-hour live performance designed to be played while its audience slumbers.

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Event
Judas and the Black Messiah

Thu, 11 Mar - Wed, 31 Mar 2021
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Already winning Daniel Kaluuya a Golden Globe, this ferocious historical drama steps inside the FBI's quest to bring down a Black Panther Party leader.

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Event
Girls Can't Surf

Thu, 11 Mar - Wed, 31 Mar 2021
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

This Aussie documentary overflows with frank, determined and inspiring women recounting their quests for equality in surfing from the 80s onwards.

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News
The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From March 11

Head to the flicks to watch a must-see historical drama, an inspiring look back at women's surfing from the 80s onwards and a dreamy documentary about an eight-hour-long piece of music.

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The Victorian Government Is Releasing 40,000 Extra $200 Travel Vouchers for Stays in Melbourne

And they'll be up for grabs from 10am on Friday, March 12.

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The Federal Government Is Releasing 800,000 Half-Price Flights to Aussie Holiday Destinations

On offer between April and July, they'll be available to 13 regions that usually rely upon international tourism.

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Event
Sunday Smokehouse

Sun, 14 Mar, 2021
Meatsmith, Fitzroy

Once a month, Meatsmith is serving up American and Tex-Mex barbecue dishes with local brews.

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Overseas Spectators Might Not Be Permitted to Attend This Year's Tokyo Olympics

When the postponed 2020 games go ahead, international fans might be restricted to watching them on television.

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A Lego Exhibition That Recreates 'Jurassic World' with Six Million-Plus Bricks Is Touring Australia

Lego finds a way, with more than 50 dinosaurs, props and scenes from the movie built out of the popular plastic bricks.

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Early Knock-Offs and Free Public Transport Could Liven Up Melbourne's CBD Under a New Proposal

The Property Council of Australia is calling for a slate of initiatives to encourage Melburnians to head into the city on Friday nights.

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Event
Come From Away

Tue, 19 Jan - Sun, 21 Mar 2021
Comedy Theatre, Melbourne

A smash on Broadway since 2017, it's based on the true story of 7000 air passengers who became grounded in Canada after September 11.

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Selwyn Snow Resort's Rebuild Will Include a Skating Rink, Bumper Cars and Mini Enchanted Village

Closed since the 2020 bushfires, the Snowy Mountains spot has started its redevelopment — and secured a 40-year lease.

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Event
The Wonderful World of Wes

Tue, 16 Mar - Wed, 17 Mar 2021
Cinema Nova, Carlton

Revisit four of Anderson's classics on the big screen — and listen to fashion experts chat about the films' stunning costume design.

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The Empire Strips Back 2022

Sat, 12 Feb, 2022
Palais Theatre, St Kilda

This OTT burlesque is the all-singing all-stripping 'Star Wars' show you never knew you needed.

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News
Peloton Is Rolling Out Its High-End Fitness Equipment and Streamed Classes to Australia

You'll be able to pick up one of its pricey bikes and participate in its instructor-led at-home classes sometime in the second half of 2021.

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Ten Must-See Films at the 2021 Alliance Francaise French Film Festival

This year's standout features will take you to the busy streets of Paris, France's greenery-filled countryside or the country's scenic coastline back in the 80s.

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'The Queen's Gambit' Is Being Adapted Into a Stage Musical

Based on the book behind the hit the Netflix series, the newly announced theatre production will combine singing, dancing and chess moves.

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Denmark's Soon-to-Open Hans Christian Andersen Museum Will Let You Step Inside a Fairytale World

It's the next place to add to your must-visit list once international travel returns to normal.

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Adam Sandler Fest

Thu, 1 Apr - Sun, 4 Apr 2021
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Spend Easter watching five of the comedian's best big-screen roles.

Buy Tickets

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