Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2006-06-03 stars in Croydon

Croydon Calling! 💅💖🩰 (Blog Post #2346)

Oh my darlings, what a whirlwind of a week it's been! Your girl, Pink Tutu Sparkles, has been busy bee-ing, flitting about like a pink-feathered hummingbird, landing in the vibrant and eclectic city of Croydon! 💖💃

Before I tell you all about my fabulous adventures in Croydon, let's have a little chat about how I even got there. This time, dear readers, I took a trip by train! It was a joy, a real blast from the past! Now, I know, it’s not quite as glamorous as trotting through the countryside on horseback (though, if any wealthy sponsors fancy sponsoring my pink tutu clad equestrian adventures… 👀), but the train ride allowed me to immerse myself in the everyday bustle of life and enjoy the sights and sounds of rural England on the journey. I, of course, wore my brightest pink tutu and a matching pink beret. It always seems to be the perfect attire for an English countryside adventure!

Speaking of outfits, I've got a whole wardrobe dedicated to tutus. Every single shade imaginable: lavender, aqua, lemon, magenta… you name it, I’ve got it! I also have a collection of tutu-inspired fashion. Everything from sequined tutu skirts to pink feather boas! My bedroom has more sparkles than a disco ball! And speaking of glitter… my make-up? Let’s just say it requires an entire team of tiny fairy dust fairies to apply all that sparkle before every show! 😂

Now, let's get back to Croydon. The air hummed with a buzz of excitement as I stepped off the train, my sparkly tutu swishing against the platform. My Croydon adventure was all about a stunning performance in a truly magical setting. It was the perfect blend of whimsical fun and dazzling stagecraft. A whole team of fantastic musicians and dancers joined me on stage. We really blew the roof off the place. Oh, darling, if I could paint a picture of the night, it would be a masterpiece of colour, light, and pure joyous celebration! We certainly had the crowd jumping for joy with their pink tutus raised high.

Remember my dear friend, Lily? You've all met Lily, the wonderful and glamorous cabaret performer with a voice smoother than velvet? She, my lovelies, was my co-star in this enchanting performance. We certainly were the perfect double act - a sprinkle of sparkles, a touch of the dramatic, and all tied together with a big dollop of playful energy.

You see, darling, performing isn’t just my life, it’s my passion. Every time I stand under those stage lights, I’m transported to another world. A world of feathers, glitter, and sequins. It’s a world that, to me, represents pure joy, escapism, and boundless imagination.

Between shows, we found a little local cafe with the best, and I mean the absolute best, cream tea I’ve ever had! It was practically a work of art! We devoured delicious warm scones with clotted cream and the sweetest jam. Oh, the joy of tea, cake, and girly gossip! Life really couldn't be better, darlings!

Speaking of girly gossip, a whole new collection of tutus has just arrived from Paris! Oh, the beauty of a good shopping spree! Let me tell you, shopping for tutus is like stepping into a rainbow-hued fairytale. Every single colour, every single style, imaginable! From fluffy tulle to delicate lace, my wardrobe just screams pink. (Seriously, my wardrobe has a loudspeaker now because of all the sparkle! 😄).

This weekend, my lovely readers, I’ll be travelling back to Derbyshire, to my tiny cottage with the little pink door (don’t you just love pink doors?). I'm spending my weekend researching for my next blog post - and I'm excited to share my discoveries!

So, darling, that's it for now! Remember, wear your pink tutus loud and proud, stay sparkly, and I'll see you all in my next blog!

Lots of love, Pink Tutu Sparkles 💖

P.S. I'm always looking for new adventures, so if you have any fabulous venues or fairground stages for Pink Tutu Sparkles, don't hesitate to get in touch! 😊

#TutuQueen on 2006-06-03 stars in Croydon