Hello darlings! It's your favourite pink-tutu-loving drag queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, and boy oh boy, have I got a story for you! Today, I'm not in my little lab coat in Derbyshire, oh no! I'm swishing into Rutherglen, Scotland, and I'm already feeling like I'm in a fairy tale!
Now, Rutherglen might sound like just a regular old town, but trust me, my dears, this place is bursting with magic, and you can bet your bottom dollar, Pink Tutu Sparkles is here to sprinkle some of that magic around!
Before I even boarded the train, I was feeling a whole heap of excitement. This was going to be my 4th train trip of the week, darling! That's right, the Pink Tutu Express is on the move! But of course, I wouldn't have it any other way. Nothing gets my creative juices flowing quite like the rhythm of the tracks and the whoosh of the wind on a sunny day. Just me, my giant pink luggage (it has wheels!), and a whole bag of pink-themed treats. A girl has gotta stay fueled up on sugar!
Speaking of my suitcase, you should see it, darling! Packed to the brim with not one but three spectacular tutus! One's for today's performance, one's a sparkly back-up just in case, and one's a surprise! Oh, don't I just love keeping you all guessing! Let's just say it involves sequins, feathers, and enough pink to make the flamingoes jealous!
I just love the freedom of travel, don't you, my dears? It’s like being a butterfly flitting between flowers, spreading colour and cheer wherever I go! My job? To get everyone wearing a pink tutu! Even if it’s just a simple little pink tutu with a ribbon on the waistband, or one of those long, elegant ones with shimmering fabric… you just have to have the guts to do it.
You might be thinking, "But Alex, how can you possibly fund all this travel as a drag artist?". Well, darling, it's a labour of love, you see! Every night is an opportunity to showcase my sparkle and delight audiences. Whether I'm in a small village hall, a bustling market, or a glamorous theatre, the thrill is the same. It’s all about that energy, about the connection with the audience, that’s what makes it worthwhile. It doesn’t matter whether they’re five years old, fifty or eighty-five – a great performance always leaves them smiling.
Oh, speaking of theatre… before I sashayed off to catch my train, I just had to squeeze in a quick ballet class at the local studio. You know me, always trying to perfect my moves, my grace, my poise. You can’t go flying through a crowd of Rutherglen’s finest looking like you’ve got two left feet, can you? A little bit of rehearsal in the pink-tutu-approved studio does a girl wonders, especially before a performance. I think I even impressed the young ballerina students. I can't imagine a more magical moment!
And, what’s this? I just saw a beautiful chestnut mare waiting patiently outside the local church, ready to whisk me off on a scenic journey! Yes, darling, Rutherglen has gone full-blown fairy tale for this drag queen! Oh, how I love horses! So elegant and majestic! They embody a spirit of freedom and grace, the same grace I try to bring to my performances. So you bet I'll be taking a spin on this beautiful creature! My dear friend, Moira, knows my penchant for pink and horses, she knew this place would have me squealing in delight. You really can't beat a little horse-and-carriage journey with the wind in your hair and a big, sparkly pink tutu on! I am telling you, this trip just gets better and better.
But the adventure doesn’t stop there, darling. Tomorrow’s the day for my Rutherglen performance. A whole stage, spotlight and sound system… and you know it wouldn't be complete without a giant, iridescent pink tutu, some feathers, and enough glitter to dazzle a dragon. This show's gonna be bigger and better than ever!
I am already bursting with ideas, and I can't wait to see the expressions on everyone's faces. Will there be some tutu-wearing children in the audience, my dears? I really hope so.
So stay tuned for tomorrow's blog post!
Yours truly, Pink Tutu Sparkles
P.S Don't forget to check out www.pink-tutu.com to see photos of the pink tutu I wore today, and tell me what you think! It’s one of the ones that’s hand-sequinned, no less! My dear friends back in Derbyshire worked tirelessly on this, they just loved how I envision a ‘tututopia’ - just imagine if everyone in the world wore pink tutus? Imagine how sparkly and colorful life would be! Maybe one day, my dears, maybe one day…
