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
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.

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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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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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News
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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Event
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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News
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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Event
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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