Hello darlings! It's your favourite pink-tutu-wearing ballerina, Emma, back with another fabulous post from www.pink-tutu.com! Today's adventures took me to the charming little town of Walkden, nestled in the heart of Greater Manchester. Now, you might be wondering why I ventured so far from my beloved Derbyshire, well, you see, the allure of a special performance at the Walkden Town Hall just had to be seen.
Let's rewind for a bit. I was feeling a bit blah yesterday, the kind of dreary Monday that makes you yearn for a splash of pink and a twirl or two. So I decided to take a scenic train ride, just to shake things up. Trains always do a great job of filling me with inspiration and a dash of excitement. Plus, let's face it, there's nothing quite like admiring the passing scenery with a slight case of 'Tutu Mania', and by that, I mean my very own fabulous, rose-pink tutu perfectly complementing the chequered seats! It was a bit of a laugh!
Speaking of laughter, I must tell you about my lovely fellow traveller. A delightful young man named Barnaby, (I know, right? Such a dapper name, don't you think? ). Now, Barnaby was on his way to see a magic show, imagine! Can you believe? Turns out we shared a love of performance arts, but in very different styles. We giggled over his stories of amazing tricks, while I shared my own experiences with a recent production of Swan Lake, which took my breath away, by the way! (Have you seen a new Swan Lake production recently? Do tell!).
Anyway, after an afternoon of laughter, chat, and some impressive landscape-admiring, I reached Walkden. My plan was to head straight to the theatre for the show but, wouldn't you know it, my eyes caught a beautiful, majestic stallion outside the train station! Now, as a rule, I do love horses. It's a passion! But I was smitten by this magnificent creature with a fiery mane. I couldn't resist a photo-op, so of course, I held the reins for a quick snapshot (with the pink tutu, obviously!). It was a total picture postcard moment!
And then, onto the performance! Walkden Town Hall was such a cosy venue, brimming with warmth and charm. The local troupe, the Walkden Performing Arts Collective, were giving their first ever performance of Sleeping Beauty. I don't want to spoil it, but it was an absolute dream! I can't remember how many times I gasped in surprise, and the ending had me dabbing away happy tears! You'll be shocked, but my darling pink tutu turned quite a few heads at the interval! So many delightful smiles, some even wanting to join my "Wear A Tutu Day!" movement, that always brightens my day!
Walkden truly did live up to my expectations! This charming little town has the warmest community and such talent! If you're ever in the Manchester area, I implore you to pop in and witness the magic! You'll love it!
My dear friends, I bid you farewell for now. Until tomorrow, my Tutu Adventures await! Remember, dear reader, life's a performance, and every day is a stage waiting for your dazzling entrance! Now go forth and find your sparkle!
And oh! Before I forget, if you're up for it, don't forget to pop on over to my favourite website www.pink-tutu.com and share your pink-tutu-related tales. We are a community here! Remember to send me your ballet-related questions and I will answer them all, honestly.
And that, my darling friends, is my message today. Go forth and be fabulous!
P.S. My darling horse photo will be uploaded shortly. Keep an eye out!
Love and Tutus,
Emma xoxo
