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
All-You-Can-Eat Dumpling Night

Thu, 26 Jul, 2018
The National Hotel, Richmond

Devour an unlimited supply of tasty parcels for just $20.

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Six Dark and Eerie Films to See at the 2018 Scandinavian Film Festival

Including an incredibly dark Icelandic comedy, a 'Stranger Things'-inspired gothic horror and a chilling recreation of a mass shooting.

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The 'What We Do in the Shadows' TV Spinoff 'Wellington Paranormal' Is Coming to Australian TVs

"Think Mulder & Scully but in a country where nothing happens."

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Melbourne International Film Festival 2018

Thu, 2 Aug - Sun, 19 Aug 2018
Various cinemas in Melbourne

With 393 features, shorts and virtual reality experiences, it’s the biggest lineup in MIFF’s history.

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This 'Star Wars' Party Will Let You Battle It Out Like You're a Real Jedi

You'll be able to unleash your inner jedi (or rebel, or sith) at these Battle Wars happening in Sydney and Melbourne later this year.

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Melbourne International Film Festival Reveals Its Huge 2018 Program

With 393 features, shorts and virtual reality experiences, it’s the biggest lineup in MIFF’s history.

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The Wizard's Brunch

Sat, 12 Jan - Sun, 13 Jan 2019
Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne

A Harry Potter-themed feast in the 'Great Hall' for muggles.

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Melbourne's Bus Network Set to be Hugely Affected by 24-Hour Driver Strike Today

Bus services in Melbourne's west, inner east and southeast will be impacted.

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Scandinavian Film Festival 2018

Thu, 12 Jul - Sun, 29 Jul 2018
Palace Cinemas Melbourne, Melbourne

A dark and eerie lineup features a chilling recreation of a mass shooting and a gothic interpretation of a folk tale.

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Bass and Flinders' Truffle-Infused Gin Is Here to Fulfil Your Decadent Drinking Dreams

This winter, get your truffles in gin form.

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Series Mania 2018

Thu, 19 Jul - Sun, 22 Jul 2018
ACMI, Melbourne

The world's biggest TV festival returns to Melbourne.

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You Can Now Snack on Vegemite-Flavoured Popcorn for Some Reason

Pair your next cinema trip with this certain-to-be-polarising snack.

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Brisbane Festival Is Throwing a Free Garden Wedding for Eight LGBTIQ Couples

And if you're looking to tie the knot in September, it could be you.

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A Massive New Surf Park Is Set to Make Waves in Regional Australia

It's slated to be up and running by August, and boasts Aussie surfers Mark Occhilupo and Barton Lynch as its ambassadors.

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Urban Wine Walk Melbourne

Sat, 13 Oct, 2018
Various locations across Melbourne, Melbourne

Take your love of wine to the streets on this self-guided stroll between Melbourne bars.

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Mary Shelley

Thu, 5 Jul - Wed, 15 Aug 2018
Various cinemas in Melbourne

The story behind the world's greatest horror story, anchored by a brilliant lead performance.

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Best F(r)iends: Volume One

Thu, 5 Jul - Thu, 19 Jul 2018
Cinema Nova, Carlton

The stars of The Room are back, but can lightning strike twice?

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Event
Dogapalooza 2018

Sun, 11 Nov, 2018
Burnley Park, Burnley

The music event of every pet lover's dreams is back.

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News
The Cast of 'Twin Peaks' Is Coming to Australia

Five of the series' stars head down under to chat doppelgängers, David Lynch and life inside the Black Lodge.

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Event
Sugar Republic

Sat, 23 Jun - Fri, 17 Aug 2018
MacRobertson's Confectionery Factory, Fitzroy

A pop-up dessert museum where you can jump into a pink ball pit, climb inside a gumball machine and help yourself to lollies, ice cream and sweet snacks.

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