Review: Accidents happen to Sasha Ellen

When: 16th-28th August at 20:00
Where: Just the Tonic at the Mash House (Venue 288)

Ben's review:

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I think a woman next to us nearly died! She was hilarious, with some very relatable stories.

The Girlfriend's review:

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Sasha took us on a journey through her crazy life: unwanted pregnancies, break ups and accidental pet slaughter. I was in stitches, some things I probably shouldn't have laughed at but I couldn't help it! She engaged well with the audience and I felt as though we really connected with her personality.

Animal activists and kitten lovers probably shouldn't watch this.

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