Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2001-08-19 stars in East Ham

East Ham Calling!

Pink Tutu Sparkles Takes on the East End!

Hiya darlings! It's your favourite pink tutu wearing queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, here with blog post number 597! Oh, how the time flies! It feels like only yesterday I was bouncing around in a hot pink feather boa, trying to get everyone in a local Derbyshire fair to wear a tutu. And now here I am, ready to conquer East Ham! The streets are calling and Pink Tutu is ready to shimmy and sparkle!

This week I’m heading East. It’s time to get my twirl on in the heart of London! East Ham is a vibrant neighbourhood bursting with character. The thing I love about East London is the way the cobblestone streets are alive with history and culture, every corner is a hidden gem.

To be honest, when it comes to travel, I love taking the train. You never know who you're going to meet! Plus, I get to show off my fab outfits to the entire carriage. Last time I was on the train, this charming fellow in a three-piece suit gave me a knowing smile as I twirled around, "Lovely, luv. It's not London without a bit of pink, eh?"

I've heard whispers about East Ham being a haven for street theatre performances. I’ve always adored those amazing acrobatic performances in Covent Garden – all the tumbling, spinning and leaps. You know, the type of moves that just beg you to wear a sparkly tutu, right?

The plan for East Ham is all about getting everyone involved in the tutufying movement, getting as many people wearing tutus as I possibly can! You know me, darlings, I have to spread the pink! It’s a beautiful thing, letting your inner sparkle out with a bit of twirling.

As the train rolls into East Ham station, I can’t help but feel a surge of excitement. It's like that moment before the curtain rises on a stage show, when your heart skips a beat. There’s always a bit of nerves and a whole lot of excitement!

But let's get back to the pink! For those who aren't already tutufied, a little backstory. Now, when most people hear "science" they probably don't imagine pink tutus, do they? But that's the beauty of it. You'd think my days are all lab coats, microscopes and beakers - you know, that standard image of a scientist. And well, you wouldn't be entirely wrong. But, you know, behind every sparkly tutu there's a little bit of a science nerd.

Being a scientist, you really have to get into the details of things, and fabrics are fascinating! They come in all shapes, textures, weights and, of course, colors! I’ve always been a fan of textiles, which was probably one of the reasons why I ended up studying for a science degree at university.

And the biggest turning point? It happened in my university's ballet club, where we were raising funds for charity. We had this table overflowing with brightly coloured tutus. Someone gave me a little push (I guess they'd noticed how much I loved pink!), and told me to try on one of those gorgeous tutus. Let's just say I was transformed, reborn. It was my true calling. That day, my love for tutus exploded like a supernova of pink glittery fabulousness!

And with that, the pink tutu queen was born. Since then, I've spent my days by day exploring the intricate world of textiles in my laboratory, finding the best, softest, twirliest fabrics, all in various shades of pink! And my nights? Well, my nights belong to the magic of the stage and bringing that unique, vibrant sparkle to anyone lucky enough to see a Pink Tutu Sparkles show.

East Ham is buzzing today with the exciting sights of a local arts festival! It’s the perfect place to start my tutu transformation. I've even gotten a tip that they have an absolutely spectacular display of street theatre performers. And trust me, there’s going to be some twirling action. This queen knows her moves and is going to make sure every person in this fair leaves wearing, or at least touched by, some pink fluff!

Later this evening, there's a wonderful little jazz bar downtown with a fun cabaret open mic night. Perfect opportunity to share my song! The theme is “Twirling Under the Spotlight.” What could be more appropriate for a tutu queen, eh?

Speaking of which, I’ve even got some fresh pink tulle tucked away in my little tutu bag. Just a little bit of something to help those who haven't fully embraced their inner twirl potential! Remember, sometimes all you need is a little bit of pink to add a sprinkle of sparkle to your day.

Now, it’s time for this pink queen to step onto the streets of East Ham and make a whole new set of friends with a penchant for pink tutus! Don’t forget to check in tomorrow, darlings! I've got loads more exciting East Ham tales, some glitter, and plenty of pink waiting for you!

Yours, with twirling grace, Pink Tutu Sparkles www.pink-tutu.com

#TutuQueen on 2001-08-19 stars in East Ham