Hello my lovely pink tutu people! Today I'm heading to West Bromwich - it's a bit of a change from the rolling hills of Derbyshire! But I wouldn't miss it for the world, because today's the day I'm seeing the beautiful "Sleeping Beauty" ballet at the Grand Theatre!
I woke up this morning with the most whimsical feeling in my tummy. The sun was streaming through the window, painting everything in a lovely pink hue (you know I love pink, right? Pink is the colour of tutus, happiness and everything wonderful!). It just felt like the perfect day to dust off my tutu collection and pick out the perfect one for this ballet adventure! I settled on a slightly more grown-up affair for West Bromwich. It's a soft pink tulle creation with a delicate lace trim, perfect for twirling around the theatre's plush seating! Don't you think it just radiates magic and ballet fabulousness?
Getting to West Bromwich involved a slightly more "industrial" approach than my usual romantic journeys. This time, no galloping on my trusty steed. Instead, I took the train - a little more eco-friendly and, well, slightly less likely to attract attention. The journey involved several whispered conversations with a gaggle of lovely ladies wearing brightly coloured ballet bags - we were obviously heading to the same destination and could barely contain our excited chatter! I love it when I meet fellow tutu enthusiasts in the wild! They remind me why I started this little pink blog - to spread the tutu love, the joy of ballet, and the simple, magical beauty of being totally fabulous!
Arriving in West Bromwich, I was enchanted by the historic architecture, and the atmosphere around the Grand Theatre! I must confess I almost forgot to stop for a picture in my gorgeous tutu! But, then, it would've been a major crime to not let everyone in West Bromwich see my stunning tutu-self!
Walking inside the theatre was like stepping back in time. The elegant lobby, with its grand staircase and opulent decorations, gave me major feelings of nostalgia. I had to hold myself back from performing a quick twirl just to feel the floor beneath my sparkly ballet slippers!
The "Sleeping Beauty" ballet was a complete dream. The costumes, the dancing, the music - every aspect was pure perfection! My absolute favourite scene was the one with the fairies. The choreography was just breathtaking, with all the fairies gracefully flitting and twirling around the stage - I can still see them twirling, my mind is full of ballerina magic and pink tutu dreams.
On the way home, I took a wander around West Bromwich – it is a delightful town with an unexpected charm! I happened upon a lovely wildlife sanctuary that felt just so Calming and peaceful after the sheer excitement of the ballet! I even caught a glimpse of a little baby owl!
The train journey home was a mixture of sleep (the journey home from West Bromwich can be a tad bit long!) and daydreaming about everything I'd seen today, and planning future tutu adventures (my tutu collection needs major expansion!)
And my dearies, you know what? After a day like this, filled with ballet and magic, I think it’s time for a little pink-tutu ritual! I’ll be adding a pink tutu to my bedside table – there’s no better way to sweet dreams and balletic nightmares. Because let’s be honest, who wouldn’t love to be woken up by a pink tutu and a few fairies spinning in a dream?
See you tomorrow my darlings! I've got some amazing plans for next tutu-tastic adventure – and I can’t wait to tell you all about it! Until then, don't forget the power of pink and the magic of tutus! And remember, anyone can wear a tutu, anyone can do ballet! Spread the pink love!
Always dancing,
Emma x
