Hello darlings! Emma here, your resident pink tutu-wearing time traveler. I hope you're all having a fabulously fabulous day.
This month we’re going on a trip, well, a time-travel trip that is. I’ve always been curious about drag history – the fashions, the characters, the attitude, the sheer joy and creativity! And as you know, I love tutus! They make me feel like a magical, mystical princess, a beautiful fairy. And as such, the only way I could time travel was in a magical pink tutu. And, yes, you guessed it, a time-traveling pink tutu is what took me back in time to today's date.
October 2054 – A Vision of Pink!
Imagine my excitement when I popped into this date and the first thing I see is...well… more pink tutus than I’ve ever seen in my life! And there's a street performance on! I couldn't believe it, everyone's dancing!
It turned out it was Dragfest 2054 – and everyone's going for a whole new take on the drag world! The street scene was electric. We had queens who’d done a take that on a ballet, a disco scene, a Broadway scene - I mean, everyone had embraced the tutus, it was fantastic. Even some men, darling!
The street performance I was lucky enough to watch featured the most outrageous ensemble - think glitter, rhinestones, feathers… even some fabulous ball gowns on guys – so, so dramatic! I got to chat with some of the performers – I felt like I'd wandered into a fairy tale, I couldn't get over how welcoming the whole vibe was.
Oh! I should mention something incredible that happened: the world has finally taken up our drag scene! You heard right - Drag's officially a multi-million-pound industry! I am absolutely gagged. I couldn't believe that all the people I chatted to on the street said, "My Nan's in drag, darling!". I mean, talk about drag spreading across the generations - the world had definitely become a far more glamorous, fun and sparkly place.
You know, before my visit, I'd been worried that, well, with such massive world-wide acclaim and money behind the whole drag thing, we’d be losing the rawness, the real underground scene of drag…
But, thank heavens, this didn’t seem to be the case. All those drag queens were so friendly, so funny, and so absolutely excited to be doing what they loved, regardless of the hype.
They were all excited about their shows and the creativity around drag and, more importantly, just loving themselves, their talents, and just having a fantastic time!
What did I learn about the world in the year 2054? It had never felt so pink and vibrant - drag queens had really taken the world by storm. From fabulous street parties to extravagant theatrical productions, drag had woven its way into mainstream culture – and there I was, living the dream, wearing a pink tutu. And that’s what it’s all about: expressing yourself through creativity, fashion, and love!
As I left that day in 2054, the feeling I had was one of hope, excitement, and pride. I realised how powerful, vibrant, and diverse our community is, how amazing drag queens are at pushing boundaries and challenging societal norms. I even saw drag on television in this year.
I’m feeling really positive, dear reader. Maybe, just maybe, my quest to get the world wearing pink tutus was actually more than just a quirky dream - it was a dream coming true!
Stay tuned for next month’s Drag Queen Time Travel Blog Post!
I’ll be letting you all in on where my time-traveling pink tutu is taking me to next! Until then, have a fab week and make sure you strut those tutus with confidence and joy. Don't forget, all that matters is being true to yourself! See you all next month, darlings. And, don't forget, check out my shows!
Yours fabulously, Emma
(For Booking Inquiries – www.emma-pinktutu.com)
The Drag Scene in 2054: A Glittering Glimpse into the Future:
My travels to the 2054, dear reader, showed me a world obsessed with the magic of drag. Drag culture is everywhere, on billboards, on television shows - even those fabulous fashion campaigns featuring men in drag!
*But here are just a few of the drag-related things that I witnessed and learnt about: *
Drag Royalty: The world of 2054 is led by queens who have managed to reach mainstream success! Many of them are established stars, having found fame through the various reality TV shows, social media, music, and theatre – there are some great drag theater troupes about these days, including some great family shows! And as a sign of how truly mainstream drag has become – several are running successful businesses: restaurants, fashion labels, make-up brands and some even have their own charitable foundations - and all based on a drag persona, darling!
* Drag at Home:* Well, that's an interesting concept, right? I'd heard rumours, of course, but nothing could have prepared me for the reality - well, imagine a whole television channel dedicated to drag, complete with interactive segments for all your glam needs at home - from learning how to paint the perfect "fish lips," how to create your perfect pink-tutu look – it really was just fantastic! You know that phrase, “If it’s on TV, then it’s mainstream”? Well, darling, in 2054, drag was mainstream and everyone's embracing the beauty of drag and learning new skills at home.
*Drag on Broadway! * This was an unexpected, yet thrilling sight! Well, they weren't really 'on' Broadway, the entire place was filled with drag shows, some big productions too - I mean, some of these big-scale Broadway show drag queens even became multi-millionaires - and I bet they have fabulous pink tutus in their wardrobe!
Global Drag Championships! There are these extravagant annual festivals and competitions in cities across the world: think of drag in Rio de Janeiro or drag in Sydney and, darling, the whole globe’s talking about it! Even the politicians get involved! The big event is, well, they even made a song about it: The "World Drag Championships!" It's kind of the equivalent to, well, a fabulous Olympics for Drag!
The Rise of the Drag Ballet: Ballet! Yes, this took me totally by surprise: this really came into its own in the early part of the 2050s. Ballet, a traditionally classic art form, went completely pop when combined with the fabulous, theatrical, and empowering attitude of drag! I am obsessed! It really is the ultimate blend of high art and glamour – think Tchaikovsky’s "Swan Lake," re-imagined through the fabulous world of drag, but in 3D – amazing!
I've gotta go! Time for another drag performance and who knows? Maybe my next performance will be in my pink tutu as I time travel back to 2054. I hope I have a pink tutu that matches my 2054 style!
Yours in Glitter and Glamour,
Emma
(www.pink-tutu.com)
