Hello, my darlings! Emma here, your favourite pink-loving, tutu-wearing time-travelling drag queen, reporting live from… well, actually I can’t tell you exactly where. Let’s just say, the time-travel tutu whisked me away to a very, very interesting future. Buckle your sparkly stilettos and hold onto your feather boas darlings, this journey is about to get camp!
This month, my trusty tutu deposited me into the year 2053, and let me tell you, this future is as fabulous as it gets. Everywhere I went, drag queens were serving looks so sharp, they could cut diamonds. Seriously, darlings, the drag scene was booming, and the costumes, the make-up, and the talent – it was absolutely dazzling.
It’s not just about the drag scene itself, you see, darlings. The whole world had embraced the power of drag! This is it, the year the world finally caught up with our camp fabulousness! The drag spirit has infused every aspect of society – and I mean EVERY aspect!
First stop was a grand drag-inspired ballet performance in Tokyo. The costumes! Oh, the costumes! They were out of this world – think ballet meets disco meets cyberpunk. A breathtakingly beautiful ballerina, all in shimmering, pink scales, swished onto the stage, a tutu in the form of a swirling nebula, while robotic arms pulsed to a thumping techno beat. And then there were the boys - think, ballerino body types in sparkly, holographic catsuits - all synchronized choreography and perfectly executed splits. My dear, it was divine!
Later that week, I found myself in the bustling heart of New York City, right in the middle of a street-art performance. It wasn't your typical grafitti street art, darling, no, no! Imagine huge holographic projections dancing to a thumping soundtrack of hip hop and salsa, complete with flamboyant performers sashaying and strutting in dazzling digital costumes that interacted with the holographic projections! And, the most amazing thing? Every member of the crowd was in a pink tutu. It was a visual extravaganza of pure joy and acceptance that just melted my heart. It made me want to immediately book myself a drag workshop - who knew drag could have this effect on people?
The impact of drag in 2053 was unforgettable, and it really makes me wonder, did my dear pink tutu help bring it all about? After all, that pink twirling magic works in mysterious ways. It definitely was inspiring enough for me to jump back to 2053 this very month. You'll find out how fabulously my future trip unfolds in the coming months on the blog, darling, and we will continue this fabulous story about the power of drag together.
Here are a few fun things happening in the world of drag today! (For the dates of these performances, I highly suggest checking out our fab website www.pink-tutu.com!)
- The Big Apple: In the great city of New York, The “Glamour, Guts and Glitter: The Queen of 2053 Competition,” will crown the most fabulous performer this year. It's been going on for weeks, and is getting even more fabulous with each round. It promises a glorious showdown, where some of the best and brightest of drag performers are all vying to win. From sickening lipsyncing battles, stunning runway walks, and captivating comedy routines, there's nothing but glitter and glory waiting for you there.
- Down in Derbyshire: Now I am super proud to say that right here in my lovely home town in Derbyshire, we have The Nottingham Drag Emporium, an absolute treasure of the drag scene - a place to see all the top stars in the region! It's got the speakeasy feel of the good old days but with all the bells and whistles. A true must-see if you are looking for a bit of fabulous on this side of the world!
- London Town: London town is bustling with fabulous drag experiences. This month is the much-anticipated launch of the Drag Hall of Fame and Museum. They are showcasing costumes, props, and other relics from drag history spanning a full century! Think, costumes from some of your favourite drag legends from history – you might even find one of mine! The display looks set to become an absolute cultural event, darling!
- And Finally, The Big Drag Awards in Spain : I must say this ceremony in Spain has always been a dream for me – an evening of showmanship, celebration, and endless applause, showcasing everything fabulous about the drag scene in this vibrant country. There is no place I’d rather be on the evening of this event - it's the must-see drag event for 2053!
As usual, you can follow my journey of fabulous on our website www.pink-tutu.com where you can read the stories of my drag-tastic time travels and discover all the incredible ways drag is bringing the world together.
This month's outfit? I'm rocking a sparkling pink tutu made with hand-stitched crystal hearts and a dazzling, diamond-studded crop top with feather accents. This fabulous ensemble, is an ode to the vibrant drag spirit of 2053, which inspires my pink time-traveling spirit.
But now my dears, it’s time for this Queen to take her bow! I have another pink-tutu adventure in store. I'll sashayy you all later, and keep those pink tutus shining! Don't forget to catch me on my website – it's the hottest place to find everything about the glamorous history of drag.
