Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2004-03-17 stars in Bilston

Bilston Calling! (Post #1538)

Hello, darlings! It's your favourite pink tutu-clad queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, and I'm bursting with excitement because I'm writing this from a quaint little town called Bilston! It's absolutely brimming with character, and I can't wait to tell you all about it.

This post marks a particularly exciting milestone – it’s post number 1538 on my blog, www.pink-tutu.com. Every single day, I dedicate myself to bringing you all the fabulous news, shimmering looks, and fun shenanigans from the life of a travelling queen! You never know where the Pink Tutu Sparkles train will pull up next!

And what a ride it has been. You see, my darling, it all began in my home county of Derbyshire. I was just a regular scientist (by day!) and studying hard for my science degree at university. You might think that science and tutus don’t really go together but oh, my sweet! This was back when a charity was raising money by letting folks dress up in fancy outfits, so of course, I had to get involved! I donned a pink tutu, that iconic symbol of twirling joy, and realised... this is my destiny! A pink tutu! And ever since, my darling, my world has been full of sparkles!

I quickly joined the university ballet club, of course, because where else could a girl find the right attitude for all the amazing performances? It's so important to practice and keep your tutu-tastic skills up to par, right? There's nothing better than spending hours mastering graceful moves and elegant poses - with a bit of shimmy and a whole lot of glitter, you understand!

By night, however, my inner sparkle comes out! I decided I couldn’t stay tucked away in my science lab, not when I had so much joy and glitter to spread. I started performing at every fair, fete, and even the odd retirement home (the oldies love a good Pink Tutu Sparkles!). Each gig brought a new adventure and the joy of making everyone around me smile!

My travels have taken me far and wide, always searching for the next sparkly stage to enchant audiences. I love nothing more than catching the train and enjoying the scenery whizzing past, it always makes me feel like a star heading off to my next big performance! It's an extra special thrill, my dear, if I can arrive by horse - and that’s actually happened, right here in Bilston! My pal, Beatrice the black mare, and I, have an undeniable chemistry – we share a passion for graceful movement and spreading sparkles across the countryside!

And today, here in the charming town of Bilston, I was lucky enough to catch a fabulous street performance by some amazing young dancers, it truly blew my mind! It's these moments, you see, when I realise that my mission – my dream of inspiring everyone to wear a pink tutu and embrace their inner sparkle – is becoming reality.

So, what’s next for your Pink Tutu Sparkles, you might be asking? Well, that’s a secret for now! All I can say is this: it'll be full of twirling, giggles, and, of course, plenty of fabulous pink tutus! Keep an eye on www.pink-tutu.com, darling, and you won’t miss a beat! Until next time, keep those pink tutus tucked safely away in your wardrobe and ready for a moment’s notice… or, as we say in the land of pink tutu magic – stay sparkly, darling!

#TutuQueen on 2004-03-17 stars in Bilston