Hello darlings! It's Emma here, and boy, oh boy, have I got a treat for you! Today I'm in Castleford, a little town I'd heard whispers about for ages. You see, it's a bit off the beaten track, and I always find myself drawn to places that haven't been discovered yet. (Just like me and my pink tutu, am I right? ;))
Now, I wouldn't usually hop on a train (but sometimes you just can't resist the romance of chugging through the countryside!), but I heard there was this amazing independent theatre here, a little jewel in the crown of this Yorkshire town. It's called The Castleford Playhouse and it’s got this old-world charm, you know, red velvet curtains, dim lighting, the smell of old books and buttery popcorn in the air. The perfect setting for a spot of theatrical magic, wouldn’t you say?
And the performance? Well, let's just say I was blown away! They were staging a production of 'Swan Lake', and let me tell you, these local dancers were simply fantastic. Such passion, such grace, such stunning choreography! The leading lady was particularly incredible, I'm thinking we'll have a tutu-wearing swan in the next Pink-Tutu trend report!
After the show, I couldn't resist popping into a local tea room for a spot of afternoon tea. You know I can't resist a delicate, pretty china cup, and I do love a good scone with lashings of jam and clotted cream. The best part? I was treated to a little performance from the youngest members of the Castleford Ballet Academy. Talk about adorable! These little darlings were twirling around in their tutus and their eyes were twinkling brighter than the diamonds on my hair comb! Now I am determined to teach ballet to my local community in Derbyshire - imagine everyone, even the squirrels, all twirling around!
Speaking of squirrels, you won't believe this: On my walk through the nearby woodland after tea, I stumbled upon the most beautiful sight. It was a group of squirrels, all wearing pink tutus! I swear! They looked so adorable, dancing amongst the trees and twirling their bushy tails. (And if I didn't know better, I'd think I had stumbled upon my own personal pink tutu fairytale!)
But of course, it was just my imagination playing tricks on me! Well, not quite, because now I have an idea - what if I created a line of tutus for wildlife? They'd all be perfectly tailored to each little creature, the squirrels would get the most delightful and swishy skirts, while the bunnies could have cute little frocks! I can imagine, when I walk by, they will all dance a little ballet for me, with tiny bunny slippers, perhaps! Now, that’s an idea I'm going to mull over - a new trend for 2024? It might be a little while before you see them in the shops, though.
But for now, darling, I am so happy and feeling so full of life - that’s Castleford for you! It is full of inspiration and I’ve learnt something new already: Sometimes, the best discoveries come from the most unexpected places. Just like life itself, you never know what magic might be hiding around the next corner. So keep your eyes peeled and your tutus at the ready!
Speaking of tutus… darling, don't you dare leave your home without wearing yours! We are all better in a tutu. We're all better in pink. Remember to come and tell me about your ballet adventure!
Stay fabulous, and never stop believing in the magic of a pink tutu,
Love,
Emma xxx
P.S. Head to the Pink-Tutu.com website for a behind the scenes peek into Castleford life! And I will also be sharing a little video of my trip soon. So be sure to subscribe to my channel!
