Hello darlings! Pink Tutu Sparkles here, bringing you all the latest from the world of pink fluffiness, sparkles, and everything that shimmers. Today's adventure? Hartlepool, that delightful seaside town with its charming cobbled streets and a certain piratey vibe (hello, Captain Cook!).
Iām all about embracing lifeās unexpected detours. So, here I am, en route to Hartlepool, not by car or plane, oh no, but by the good ol' train! The journey is part of the fun ā Iāve already gotten into a good conversation with a sweet granny who loves my tutu (and, surprisingly, understands the complexities of the latest science papers!). Now, some might call me "extra" but my definition of a "successful" trip always includes a journey by train or, gulp, horse! (That's a story for another day, my dears.)
Hartlepool has beckoned me for a while now. You see, I recently discovered that a stunning vintage boutique popped up in its town centre. Letās be real, a drag queen canāt just resist a good vintage shop, right? I have this thing for all things glittery and feminine. Give me a dazzling, over-the-top piece from the '60s and my heart is aflutter. Maybe they'll have something special for my next stage outfit?
Speaking of which, oh dear oh dear, have I mentioned the amazing venue I'll be performing in tonight?! A magnificent theatre nestled in the heart of the town. Think red velvet, sparkling chandeliers, and the softest, most theatrical lighting. Just what my tutu and I need for a fab performance! It's my job to make sure everyone in the audience knows how fabulous it is to be...you guessed it... PINK!
You know, sometimes, life feels a little overwhelming. All the science stuff by day and then the glittering transformation by night. But when I get to see that twinkle in a little girl's eye when she spots my tutu, it reminds me why I do it. Why we do it. Drag is more than a performance, darlings, itās about expressing your true self, embracing your individuality, and bringing a touch of magic into the world. And I'll be damned if I donāt spread a whole lot of that pink, sparkly magic while I'm at it!
But wait, there's more! This afternoon, I discovered this quaint little ballet school tucked away in a cobblestone alley. Donāt worry, darlings, Iām not talking about joining a class (though, how lovely would that be?!). I did, however, meet with the owner and the most delightful lady who runs it. Sheās a real Tutu Queen, believe me. You see, she used to have a collection of over forty tutus, which she lent out to schools and for productions. I am, naturally, on the hunt for new and unusual tutus for my act (because one can never have too many!) So I asked the owner if there were any gems hiding away somewhereā¦ and, oh darling, you wouldnāt believe. Iāve managed to convince her to lend me a truly incredible tutu. Itās pink, itās sparklyā¦ itās straight out of a fairytale!
So there you have it, my lovelies! The Tutu Queen is conquering Hartlepool, one glitter-tastic step at a time!
Stay tuned, because my next post will feature a sneak peek of this amazing tutu AND some sneak peeks of my performance! (Just you wait!
Lots of love and sparkly hugs, Pink Tutu Sparkles Xx
P.S Did you know? There's a gorgeous bakery in town called āPink Cupcake Paradiseā! If you're in Hartlepool, darling, you HAVE to pop in! And let's face it, a little pink sugar-rush is always a good thing. š
