Hello, darling dears! Your favourite pink-tutu-wearing time-travelling drag queen, Emma, is back with another fabulous adventure! Today, we're skipping through the space-time continuum and landing right smack dab in the middle of March 2055! I must say, the future looks absolutely fabulous, especially for the fabulous ones!
Now, you all know I'm obsessed with ballet, darling. My life's dream, besides world domination in pink tutus, is to be the most famous drag ballerina. Well, let me tell you, this trip was absolutely iconic! The year 2055, my dears, is a wonderland of technological wonders and, thankfully, fabulous drag shows. Just imagine: holographic projections, flying drones equipped with lip-synch tracks, and the most amazing glitter makeup I've ever seen.
The minute I landed, I felt a shift in the atmosphere, a buzzing, electrifying energy! And then, BAM! It hit me! I was in the heart of the most amazing drag extravaganza I've ever seen! There were street performances unlike any I've ever seen before - robotic drag queens doing elaborate routines with light shows, and human queens with body modifications I hadn't even dreamt possible! Think feathers, glow-in-the-dark make-up and glitter trails, darling! Oh, and did I mention the hoverboards?! Talk about an epic entrance!
My first stop had to be the world-famous Dragosphere - the epicentre of all things drag. Picture it, dears: a giant holographic dome, showcasing every conceivable drag style you could dream of, all at once! It was like stepping into the most extravagant cabaret ever created.
As I strutted around in my trusty pink tutu, I felt the drag energy flowing through me! This year's "It" look seemed to be a fusion of ballet, biopunk and high-tech glamour. The queens were all so creative!
One queen, who I later discovered was a real superstar named Glitter Bomb, was performing in a magnificent outfit that was entirely constructed from recycled plastic bottles. Talk about sustainable fashion, darlings!
My heart almost burst when I saw a group of drag performers wearing tutus of all colors. There was a vibrant green one, a sunny yellow one, even a daring neon purple one! But my favorite had to be a shimmering gold tutu adorned with sparkling LED lights. Finally, the drag world was embracing my favourite fashion staple! Oh, the sheer joy, darling! It was so heartwarming, I cried tears of glittery happiness.
I even witnessed an impromptu drag performance right in the middle of the shopping mall! I don't think it was even scheduled, but you wouldn't have known that judging from the fabulousness of the performance. The crowds gathered as a drag queen who was completely dressed as a walking glitter ball took the centre of the mall for her show! They performed a song by a famous pop star of this decade that they modified to sing about shopping and looking your best, complete with choreography, stage makeup and lighting.
I met a queen named Celeste, and let me tell you, she was an absolute darling! She had the kindest smile and the biggest heart! We had an amazing time, sipping cosmically flavoured cocktails and talking about all things drag. Celeste even gave me a glimpse of her incredible collection of iridescent tutus – some of them had iridescent LED lights, too, which made them twinkle like stars! She is the new fashion icon for my book! I was so inspired by her incredible talent!
Speaking of inspiring talent, you should've seen the shows at the Electro Drag Palace! Imagine the coolest club, with an incredibly unique architecture designed to resemble a galaxy! It had the most amazing lasers and hologram screens. You could dance on a cloud of LED lights! It was just sensational!
There was a new breed of drag, my dears, that incorporated acrobatics and advanced technological elements! I couldn't believe my eyes as I watched a queen doing flips, leaps and turns on a specially-designed, light-up platform. Then there were some queens dressed like astronauts, performing gravity-defying stunts suspended from high above! It was utterly fabulous!
One particular performance at the Electro Drag Palace that really blew me away was this drag king called "Cosmo." He performed a number from his show, "Astronaut Love," all about a love story across the stars. It was such a heartfelt story, and it completely moved me. It reminded me how drag can transcend boundaries, tell stories and connect with people on an emotional level. I definitely plan on purchasing the CD as soon as I'm back in my own time.
And that's what it was all about, darling! In 2055, drag was truly a force for change, a space for expression, community and celebration!
So, to all my fellow pink-tutu-loving queens and kings out there, keep embracing your creativity and using drag as a platform to inspire and change the world! And please, for the love of fashion, start rocking those tutus! Remember, it's never too late to wear a pink tutu, darling.
Love,
Emma 💖🩰
P.S: Remember to catch me performing next Saturday night at The Velvet Curtain. We’re going to have the most fabulous time!
