Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2006-01-30 stars in Worksop

Worksop, You’re My Favourite! (Post #2222)

Darling! It's your favourite pink tutu-loving blogger back, reporting live from the magnificent town of Worksop! This is, quite frankly, a fabulous day in Worksop, and not just because I've discovered the best bakery ever.

Firstly, I must address the elephant in the tutu – well, my pink tutu – it is SO sparkly today. It’s one of my faves. I picked it up in a charity shop a couple of months ago and you just never know what amazing pieces you’re going to find. It’s all about that pre-loved sparkle and glitter!

Oh, darling, speaking of charity shops – did you know Worksop has a fab collection of vintage shops? I found some amazing shoes today! It was love at first sight – some absolutely gorgeous turquoise platform pumps with these little glittery wings. I simply had to get them, didn't I? It felt a bit like Cinderella with those beauties on my feet. I mean, wouldn’t Cinderella love a good platform shoe?!

And did I mention my show at the local pub last night? The energy was electric, everyone was bouncing along to my new “Disco Glitter” set! A real crowd-pleaser! That is until the stage lighting malfunctioned! A little bit of improvisation (which, if I do say so myself, is totally my thing), a few impromptu ballet moves, and I brought the whole pub back in on a sparkly-studded “Swan Lake” act – complete with glitter bombs and the famous Tutu Toss finale.

My journey here was oh-so-charming. It was by train, of course – a charming, scenic journey with views that made me want to write poetry! Honestly, if the carriages were just a bit bigger, I'd probably start running a tutu and tea-themed travel service – imagine a carriage adorned with shimmering tulle and serving scones with clotted cream! What do you say? Do you have plans for a tutu-filled train journey, darlings?

But darling, that’s not the main event. Let’s go back to the original point! You know I’m always a big advocate for ballet and theatre, so let’s talk about the Worksop Town Hall Theatre. It’s breathtaking, honestly! This weekend, they’re showing the Nutcracker, so if you’re nearby, don’t miss out. Oh, the grace, the pirouettes, the sugar plums! Just delightful!

Let me tell you, the thing that excites me most about theatre (aside from the fabulous costumes) is that it’s for everyone. No matter who you are, you can come, be your fabulous self, and be completely surrounded by glitter and tulle and magic. Who doesn’t love a bit of magic?!

It makes me so proud to see more people joining the ballet world – ballet isn't just for "proper" dancers, it’s for anyone who wants to unleash their inner twirl! I just think it's brilliant. I mean, a pink tutu always looks fantastic. We just have to spread the word!

Darling, don't forget about that "Get Pinkified" campaign. Spread the message and tell the world why tutus are awesome – there’s a pink tutu out there for everyone, and it's time to rock that twirl! You don’t have to be a drag queen to love the pink tutu.

Well, that’s all from your fabulous friend, Pink Tutu Sparkles! I’m off to discover the wonders of Worksop, one tutu at a time. I promise to share all my sparkling discoveries in tomorrow's blog. See you soon, darlings! Don't forget to check in on my adventures over at www.pink-tutu.com – it's your daily dose of sparkle, glitter, and pink tutus.

#TutuQueen on 2006-01-30 stars in Worksop