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.

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QI Trivia Podcast No Such Thing As a Fish Announces Live Australian Tour

The popular podcast is heading down under to spout fun facts on our shores.

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This Tokyo Eatery Just Launched a Ramen Subscription Service

Tokyo residents can now get a bowl of ramen a day for a flat monthly rate.

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Europe Is Getting Its First Underwater Restaurant

Eat seafood under the sea at Norway's marine-set and -themed eatery, Under.

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Five Must-See Films at the 2017 British Film Festival

See Elle Fanning as a young Mary Wollstonecraft, Nicole Kidman as a punk leader and Morrissey's early years in Manchester.

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British Film Festival 2017

Tue, 24 Oct - Wed, 15 Nov 2017
Palace Cinemas Sydney, Sydney

The best new films Old Blighty has to offer.

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Brigsby Bear

Thu, 26 Oct - Wed, 6 Dec 2017
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

A sweet, funny indie flick about nostalgia – and so much more.

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Ingrid Goes West

Thu, 26 Oct - Wed, 6 Dec 2017
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

This caustic comedy about social media addiction is sharp, funny and hits disturbingly close to home.

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Tree of Codes

Sat, 6 Jan - Wed, 10 Jan 2018
ICC Sydney, Sydney

This visually stunning ballet stems from a dream team of Jamie xx, Royal Ballet choreographer Wayne McGregor, Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson and novelist Jonathan Safran Foer.

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Japanese Film Festival 2017

Thu, 16 Nov - Sun, 26 Nov 2017
Event Cinemas George Street, Sydney

True tales of dentists becoming pop stars, historical ninja flicks and adorable animations make it onto this year's program.

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The Snowman

Thu, 19 Oct - Wed, 29 Nov 2017
Various cinemas in Sydney

Bland and riddled with cliches, it's no surprise this serial killer flick has gotten such a frosty reception.

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Victoria Is the Latest State to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags

That makes NSW the only state that hasn't committed to reducing the use of plastic bags.

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Jewish International Film Festival 2017

Thu, 26 Oct - Wed, 22 Nov 2017
Various cinemas in Sydney

A collection of the year's best films that either hail from Israel or explore Jewish culture.

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Brisbane Is Getting an Ambitious New $40 Million Live Entertainment Venue

The folks behind The Tivoli, The Triffid and Splendour in the Grass teaming up to build a brand new venue for gigs, events and productions.

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Australia Is Getting a New Series of Harry Potter Screenings with a Live Orchestra

This time, it's The Prisoner of Azkaban's turn.

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A Huge Solo Exhibition by Skywhale Artist Patricia Piccinini Is Coming to Brisbane's GOMA

The gallery's biggest ever solo exhibition by an Australian artist will feature a new inflatable installation, as well as a 3000-flower filled immersive landscape.

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What the Truck! Food Festival

Fri, 1 Dec - Sun, 3 Dec 2017
Blacktown Showground, Blacktown

Munch on gelato brioche, see live music and support a good cause.

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Airbnb Is Opening Its Own Home-Sharing Apartment Block

It's the first of the company's plans to build their own sharing-friendly complexes — and yes, it sounds just like a hotel.

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You Can Own a Piece of Noma's Luxe Scandinavian Decor

As the top restaurant prepares to move to a new Copenhagen site, it's selling off its existing furniture and tableware.

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This Pinecone-Shaped Italian Holiday Home Is the Ultimate Treehouse With a View

The three-level structures overlook the Dolomites, and come with 360-degree views and a skylight.

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Event
Rosé Days

Sat, 4 Nov, 2017
The Cannery, Rosebery

Spend a Saturday drinking pink.

Buy Tickets

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