Sarah Ward

Name: The Phantom of the Open
Start: 2022-07-14
End: 2022-08-03
Location: Melbourne

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
A World-First Showcase of National Geographic's Stunning Wildlife Photos Is Coming to Melbourne Zoo

Featuring the best 50 animal snaps from the magazine's 130-year archive, as well as an augmented reality experience.

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Instant Phone Charging Might Soon Become a Reality

It's all thanks to Australian research into quantum 'super' batteries — and the more that are used, the faster your phone would charge.

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Melbourne's Airport Rail Link Is Another Step Closer to Becoming a Reality

If re-elected in November, the Labor government will commit $5 billion to the project, matching the Commonwealth government's contribution.

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Event
Boozy Choir

Thu, 8 Nov, 2018
Welcome to Thornbury, Northcote

Karaoke gets communal.

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You'll Soon Be Able to Tour London's Blockbuster David Bowie Exhibition On Your Phone

The collection of around 400 Bowie items is going virtual.

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This Adorable Dog Meet-Up Is Eyeballing the World Record for the Most Dachshunds in One Place

More than 666 sausage dogs will descend upon one Berlin site, attempting to beat the previous record of 601.

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New Designs Have Been Revealed for Apple's Proposed Federation Square Store

The controversial development is now a two-level rectangular-shaped building heavy on glass, mesh and white surfaces.

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'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Is Getting the Reboot Treatment

Everyone's favourite vampire slayer is set to make a comeback in new 'richly diverse' series.

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Event
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

Thu, 19 Jul - Wed, 29 Aug 2018
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Another round of ABBA hits inspires this musical sequel, which benefits from new additions to the cast.

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One Magical Evening

Fri, 17 Aug, 2018
Prince Bandroom, St Kilda

This St Kilda bar is hosting a magical party set to rival the Yule Ball.

Buy Tickets

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Pop-Up Piano Bar

Tue, 17 Jul - Thu, 23 Aug 2018
Hightail, Docklands

Request your favourite song and get ready to sing along.

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News
Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge! Is Now a Lavish Stage Musical

Come what may.

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'Drive' Director Nicolas Winding Refn Is Launching His Own Free Streaming Service

It'll feature a different cult classic each month, as well essays, videos, photos and music.

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An Ill-Conceived Range of 'Handmaid's Tale' Wines Was Announced and Then Immediately Scrapped

Not every pop culture hit needs merchandise — particularly a show delving into dark dystopian terrain.

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Event
The Gallery Workout

Sat, 14 Jul - Sat, 18 Aug 2018
NGV International, Melbourne

Get active in the NGV and Arts Centre Melbourne after hours.

Buy Tickets

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Australia Is Set to Score a Spectacular New 76-Kilometre Coastal Walking Trail

The walking and cycling track will connect Palm Cove and Port Douglas in far north Queensland.

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Australia's East Coast Is Set to Shiver Through the Coldest Weekend of the Year

Temperatures are dipping around the country — including Sydney and Brisbane's coldest mornings of the year so far.

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The World's First Official Studio Ghibli Restaurant Has Opened in Bangkok

Filled with Totoro figures and serving up susuwatari-shaped dishes, it's your next adorable must-visit destination.

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Brisbane's GOMA Is Now Home to a Major New James Turrell Light Installation

The permanent piece now lights up the gallery from sunset to midnight every evening.

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Melbourne's Bus Network Set to Be Affected by Another Driver Strike This Afternoon

Bus services in Melbourne's west, inner east and southeast will be impacted between 2–6pm.

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