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.

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'Corteo' Is the Next Dazzling Cirque du Soleil Hit That's Bringing Its Acrobatic Wonders Down Under

A beloved part of the troupe's repertoire since 2005, this show takes place inside a carnival-like parade imagined by a clown.

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How Sweden's Highest-Grossing Documentary Ever Makes the Personal Universal: Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson Chat 'The Last Journey'

If this affecting film about a TV presenter recreating his childhood holidays with his 80-year-old dad inspires you to follow in its footsteps, you won’t be the first.

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'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Is Returning for Season Three to Forge the One Ring

Following a time jump, the War of the Elves and Sauron will be in the spotlight in the Prime Video series' third season.

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Teaming Up with Mona to Put Camel, Carp and Maybe Even Cane Toads on the Menu: Tony Armstrong Talks 'Eat the Invaders'

The former footballer-turned-TV favourite's latest six-part ABC series asks Australians to consider the country's invasive species as potential dinner options.

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Falling for All Things 'Bridget Jones': Renée Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall Chat 'Mad About the Boy'

Everyone's favourite British rom-com heroine has plenty of fans on- and off-screen — the actor behind her for a quarter of a century, plus her two new co-stars, among them.

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The 'Pretty Woman' Stage Musical Is Making Its Australian Debut in Brisbane in October 2025

Bryan Adams wrote the music and lyrics for the hit production, which premiered on Broadway in 2018.

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Lune and Four Pillars Have Teamed Up to Create a World-First (and Delightfully Buttery) Croissant Gin

Is this the new perfect brunch drink? The two Australian favourites behind this limited-edition tipple think so.

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A 'Yellowjackets'-Inspired 11-Course Degustation Is Popping Up to Test Your Tastebuds at Sydney Fine-Diner NEL

Have you ever sat down for a cannibalism-inspired feast? For four days, that's exactly what acclaimed Chef Nelly Robinson is serving up.

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Praise Be: The First Teaser Trailer for the Sixth and Final Season of 'The Handmaid's Tale' Is Here

The gripping TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood's acclaimed novel returns for the last time in April 2025.

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Hans Zimmer Live

Tue, 29 Apr - Wed, 30 Apr 2025
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

Hear 'Dune', 'Gladiator', 'Interstellar' 'The Lion King' and more performed by a live orchestra and a full band.

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Oscar-Winning Composer Hans Zimmer Has Added Second Sydney and Melbourne Shows to His 2025 Australian Tour

If you want to hear tunes from 'Dune', 'Interstellar' and plenty more screen hits live, you've now got another chance.

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Hadestown

Thu, 8 May - Sun, 29 Jun 2025
Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne

This Tony- and Grammy-winning musical gives the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice a new spin featuring jazz and American folk tunes.

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HBO Has Finally Started Production on the Third Season of 'Euphoria' — and Here's Your First Look

The hit show's next batch of episodes is expected to arrive in 2026, four years after season two.

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'Titanique' Will Go On: This Céline Dion-Fuelled Stage Musical Is Extending Its Australian-Exclusive Sydney Season

You've now got until early June 2025 to see this off-Broadway hit filled with Dion's songs during its only Aussie berth.

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Back to the Future: The Musical

Fri, 26 Sep - Sun, 16 Nov 2025
Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star, Sydney

Great Scott! This stage-to-screen hit is finally making its Australian premiere, bringing its DeLorean to Sydney.

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High-Octane Alert: The Trailer for Brad Pitt-Starring Racing Thriller 'F1' Will Get You Feeling the Need for Speed

Pitt plays a former driver who returns to the track — and 'Top Gun: Maverick' filmmaker Joseph Kosinski directs.

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Bay of Fires' Ten-Kilometre Stretch of Beaches in Tasmania Has Been Named Australia's Best for 2025

This is the first time ever that a Tasmanian location has taken out top spot in the annual list, which is compiled by beach expert Brad Farmer.

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'Boy Swallows Universe', 'Better Man', 'Furiosa' and 'Memoir of a Snail': They're Among 2025's Big AACTA Winners

'Heartbreak High', 'Birdeater', 'How to Make Gravy' and 'Bluey' were also named among the past year's best Australian movies and TV shows.

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When Steven Soderbergh Asks You to Write a Haunted-House Movie From the Ghost's Perspective: David Koepp Talks 'Presence'

This inventive take on a horror staple is the first of the veteran screenwriter's three films hitting Australian cinemas in 2025, before 'Black Bag' and 'Jurassic World Rebirth'.

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Black Star Pastry Is Cooking Up a Month-Long Romance-Themed (and Suitably Indulgent) Cake Menu for QT Hotels

The cult-favourite Australian bakery will hit the Gold Coast, Perth, Newcastle, Canberra, New Zealand and Singapore for the first time, too.

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