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
Bathe-In Cinema at Peninsula Hot Springs 2021

Multiple single dates
Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal

Soak in the hot springs under the stars and in front of the big screen

Buy Tickets

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News
IKEA and Lego's New Storage Boxes That You Can Play With Will Hit Australian Stores in February

Because those multi-coloured bricks aren't just for kids — and neither are creative storage solutions.

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Four Pillars Is Releasing a New Pink-Hued Gin Inspired by Summer Beach House Getaways

It's a collaboration with Melbourne venue Arbory Afloat — and you can sip it onboard, or order a bottle for your own shelf.

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All About Women Is Back for 2021 with Another Jam-Packed Day of Talks, Panels and Workshops

This year's one-day lineup covers everything from the evolution of the feminism movement to coping with doomscrolling.

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The Victorian Government's Second Batch of Regional Travel Vouchers Goes Up for Grabs Today

After making 70,000 vouchers available in December 2020, an additional 40,000 will be available in this round.

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Malthouse Theatre Show 'Because the Night' Will Let You Wander Around 30 Rooms As You Watch

Instead of just sitting and viewing this inventive take on 'Hamlet', you'll mosey through custom-built rooms as the performance happens around you.

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Guide
Five British Movies and Series You Can Binge While You're Waiting for Your Next Holiday

Head to the UK from the comfort of your couch.

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Five TV Shows and Movies That'll Help You Kick Off 2021 with Thrills, Laughs and Drama

New year, new lineup of must-watch television and films to add to your streaming queue.

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News
Black Star Pastry Is Serving Up a Heart-Shaped Version of Its Famed Strawberry Watermelon Cake

It's back for Valentine's Day, of course — or you can grab a pavlova for January 26.

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Event
Jewish International Film Festival 2021

Wed, 17 Feb - Tue, 16 Mar 2021
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

After sitting out 2020, the cinema showcase returns with 29 features, 19 documentaries and episodes from three TV series.

Buy Tickets

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News
Australian Borders May Stay Closed to International Travel Until 2022

Even with the vaccine rolling out in the coming months, ex-Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy expects that travel mightn't return to normal in 2021.

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Cult-Favourite US Chain Five Guys Will Open Its First Australian Eatery in Penrith This Year

It'll launch next to Krispy Kreme and the Panthers League Club on Mulgoa Road.

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News
'RuPaul's Drag Race' Is Bringing Its Fashion Challenges and Lip Sync Battles Down Under

The eight-part series will air on Stan and TVNZ OnDemand later this year.

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News
Melbourne's Lost Dogs' Home Wants You to Adopt a Cat or Kitten to Help Clear Its Shelter

It's lowering its adult cat adoption fee to $25 — or you can welcome a pair of kittens to your home for $235.

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Amazon Has Finally Revealed What Its New 'Lord of the Rings' TV Series Will Be About

The new five-season show won't just rehash the films.

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News
The Planet Just Experienced Its Equal Warmest Year in Recorded History

2020 tied with 2016 — and the past six years are the hottest six on record, too.

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Nicolas Cage Tries to Survive a Possessed Fun Park in the Trailer for 'Willy's Wonderland'

In his latest OTT role, he battles demonic animatronic mascots.

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News
Greater Brisbane Is No Longer a Commonwealth-Declared COVID-19 Hotspot

The city's Grand Chancellor hotel cluster sparked six cases.

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Virgin Australia Has Extended Its Fee-Free Booking Changes Until the End of June

So you can make travel plans, but still amend them if circumstances change — without being slugged with a hefty charge.

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A New TV Sequel to 'The Silence of the Lambs' Is Coming to Your Streaming Queue

Set a year after the events of the Oscar-winning movie, 'Clarice' drops on Stan in February.

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