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 Can Now Stay In an Agatha Christie-Inspired Hotel Inside a Double Decker Bus

Head to the English countryside, put your feet up and ponder the author's mysteries.

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This New Australian Opera Is Inspired by the Life of Celebrated Artist Brett Whiteley

It's coming to the Sydney Opera House in 2019 as part of Opera Australia's new season.

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This Garden-Topped Melbourne Skyscraper Could Soon Be Australia's Tallest Building

If it goes ahead, it'll feature apartments, offices, a hotel, retail spaces, an entertainment centre, restaurants, bars, a BMW showroom, a school and even a cinema.

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The Cast of 'The Sopranos' Is Coming to Australia

Three of the series' stars are heading down under to chat about the iconic gangster TV series.

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Event
BlacKkKlansman

Thu, 16 Aug - Wed, 26 Sep 2018
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Spike Lee returns a wild, infuriating, eye-opening true story it feels like he was born to tell.

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The Italian Film Festival's 2018 Program Is Here to Heighten Your European Holiday Cravings

It includes a drama about a dog-loving criminal and a flick about the scandalous life of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

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Expo Liaison

Sat, 18 Aug, 2018
Flemington Racecourse, Flemington

Client Liaison is launching its own music festival in which the duo will take to the stage with none other than John Farnham.

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Refuge 2018: Pandemic

Wed, 29 Aug - Sat, 1 Sep 2018
North Melbourne Town Hall, North Melbourne

Exploring pandemics — and the worries that come with them — through forums, games, conversations and art.

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Australia's Longest Continuous Hiking, Cycling and Horse-Riding Trail is Now Complete

It spans 161 kilometres through southeast Queensland, with coffee stops along the way and no traffic allowed.

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Flinders Street Station Is Going Pink for Women's Health

The high-tech new LED lighting system will bathe the building in a new hue — and it's the first of several planned colour changes.

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This House-Sharing Service Lets You Stay in the Luxe Homes of Friends of Friends

If you've ever visited a pal's place and thought that you'd like to holiday there, or heard stories about a mate of a mate's gorgeous pad in a far-flung spot, this is for you.

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Melbourne's Bus Network Is Set to Be Affected by Another 24-Hour Driver Strike

It's the city's second bus driver strike in the past month.

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Event
On Chesil Beach

Thu, 9 Aug - Wed, 19 Sep 2018
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

More than a decade after Atonement, Saoirse Ronan once again shines in another adaptation of author Ian McEwan's work.

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The Spy Who Dumped Me

Thu, 9 Aug - Wed, 19 Sep 2018
Various cinemas in Melbourne

With Kate McKinnon at her hilarious best, this action-comedy delivers solid laughs along with an ace ode to female friendship.

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Melbourne Cat Lovers Show

Sat, 8 Sep - Sun, 9 Sep 2018
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton

Australia's first-ever cat lovers show is popping up in Melbourne for two days.

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The Whitsundays Will Soon Be Home to an Underwater Art Installation

For the first time ever, four sculptures will be placed in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

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Free Tapas Fridays

Fri, 7 Sep, 2018
Messer Fitzroy, Fitzroy

End your working week with free snacks over a tipple (or two).

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You'll Soon Be Able to Wander Your Way Through a Massive 'Stranger Things' Corn Maze

It spans 20 acres and includes more than 16 kilometres of path.

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A Huge Touring Spice Girls Exhibition Is Currently Spicing Up the UK

It features more than 7000 items, including the Spice Bus from 'Spice World'.

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Japan's Much-Loved MOS Burger Is Set to Open More Stores Across Australia

After testing the waters with six stores in Queensland, the Japanese chain will open 100 eateries in the next five years.

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