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
Sydney Film Festival Adds Three Days of Encore Screenings to Its 2018 Run

Three extra days of the SFF's most popular films.

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News
Sydney Is Set to Host the World's Largest Tutankhamun Exhibition Outside of Egypt

It'll feature more than 150 objects from King Tut's tomb — including 60 pieces that have never previously left Egypt.

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Event
Cockatoo Island Haunted History Night Tours

Sat, 9 Jun - Sat, 25 Aug 2018
Cockatoo Island, Sydney

Explore the mysterious history of Cockatoo Island by night.

Buy Tickets

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Like Winter, a Game of Thrones Prequel Series Is Coming

HBO has ordered a pilot for a potential spin-off, set thousands of years before the current series.

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The NSW Government Is Dropping $50 Million on the State's Scenic Walking Tracks

Including upgrades to the Sydney Harbour Scenic Walk and the Royal National Park, complete with public barbecues and picnic areas.

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IKEA Is the Latest Company Pledging to Ban Single-Use Plastics

And by 2030, all of its products will be made with renewable and recycled materials.

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A Weekender's Guide to Brisbane on a Shoestring

Where to eat, drink, sleep and play on a dime in Queensland's capital.

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Event
Mushroom Racing

Multiple single dates
Secret Location in Sydney, Sydney

Japan's insane real-life version of Mario Kart is coming to Sydney.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Ocean's 8

Thu, 7 Jun - Wed, 18 Jul 2018
Various cinemas in Sydney

This gender-swapped entry in the Ocean's franchise features a sparkling cast but is lacking in drama.

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Hereditary

Thu, 7 Jun - Wed, 18 Jul 2018
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Toni Collette stars in this fist-clenching, teeth-grinding horror film.

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Event
All-You-Can-Eat Vegan Pizza Night

Tue, 19 Jun, 2018
Salt Meats Cheese Broadway, Ultimo

Devour all the vegan slices you can for $20.

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News
Ten Must-See Films at the 2018 Sydney Film Festival

Including a lesbian romance set in Nairobi, a compilation of previously censored clips and a stunning Japanese animation.

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Five Films from Cannes 2018 We Can't Wait to See in Australia

Some of them are already on their way to our cinemas; others we'll have to cross our fingers for.

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US Fitness Favourite Barry's Bootcamp Is Coming to Australia

The Los Angeles-founded workout studio will open three venues in Sydney this year, then set up shop in Melbourne in early 2019.

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Brisbane's New W Hotel Is the CBD's Ultra-Luxurious Riverside Haven

It has ten-gallon baths, in-suite cocktail stations and an in-house Three Blue Ducks restaurant.

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Event
Newtown Chillifest 2018

Sun, 10 Jun, 2018
The Bank Hotel, Newtown

A celebration of face-melting tastiness.

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News
Sydney Film Festival Adds Eight Films From Cannes to Its 2018 Program

Including the winner of the acclaimed Palme d'Or and the latest film from Jean-Luc Godard.

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Amazon Is Introducing Some Significant Restrictions for Australian Shoppers

Here's what they will mean for you.

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My Friend Dahmer

Thu, 31 May - Wed, 11 Jul 2018
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

This look into the teenage years of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is critically lacking in nuance and depth.

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Gringo

Thu, 31 May - Wed, 11 Jul 2018
Various cinemas in Sydney

A convoluted caper falls flat in this underwhelming crime comedy.

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