Hello my darlings! Welcome to post number 3221 on www.pink-tutu.com! Today weāre heading to Kettering ā yes, that Kettering. Honestly, darling, you wouldnāt believe how many lovely places you can discover if you just embrace the pink and sparkle, and let me be your guide!
Now, as you all know, Iām absolutely mad for a pink tutu. Like, genuinely, itās an addiction! And nothing makes my heart sing more than a performance in a fabulous pink tutu, surrounded by a sea of smiling faces, right? So, when I got the invitation to perform at Ketteringās Arts Festival, you know I had to pack my pinkest, glitziest tulle, hop on a train, and let the sparkle commence!
Now, I know what youāre thinking: āKettering? Whatās to see in Kettering?ā Well, darling, everything. This charming town was just waiting to be infused with a bit of Pink Tutu magic. I could tell as soon as I stepped off the train at Kettering station. The air feltā¦sparkly. Yes, seriously! There was this delicious anticipation hanging in the air. You know how it is, when you can just feel a fab night coming!
Speaking of trains, did you know that Kettering used to have a horse-drawn railway? Isn't that fab? You wouldn't catch me riding on that, darlings! But it's a bit of a romantic image isn't it? Can you imagine yourself with a beautiful flowing pink tutu, dashing across the countryside on a horse-drawn carriage, scattering smiles like confetti? Sigh
First on the agenda was a quick detour to the lovely Kettering Market. Darling, itās glorious! They have this amazing selection of fresh flowers ā perfect for an emergency pre-show glamour touch-up! And they sell these amazing handcrafted artisan jewellery pieces ā ideal for a little Pink Tutu Sparkle treat. I snapped up a cute pair of earrings ā dazzling, but dainty ā for tonightās show!
Next stop, a trip to the local bakery. Oh darling, they had these amazing pink frosted cupcakes ā naturally I had to buy a whole box, wouldnāt you agree? They made a brilliant pre-performance fuel for all that fabulous energy needed on stage, so my cupcakes came along with me in the back of the taxi.
Speaking of cabs, oh my word, the Kettering cabbies have fabulous stories, darling. Just think, in London, a taxi driver will probably tell you theyāve met Prince Charles (though I still haven't! Perhaps Pink Tutu Sparkles could invite him to my next performance?!) but this chap told me the most amazing tale about the time he'd chauffeured a flock of escaped peacocks! Honestly, darling! Who wouldāve believed it if Iād made it up? And it really got the energy flowing for tonight's show!
As Iām sure you know, Kettering is a fantastic place for ballet fans. You simply must go and see their glorious local ballet company ā Iāve been a few times myself, and believe me the costumes are gorgeous. I must try and grab some fabric scraps for some pink tutu inspirationā¦
Speaking of which, my friends, remember that glorious new Pink Tutu ensemble I mentioned last week? Yes, the one I custom-designed ā made with all that gorgeous sparkly silver fabric I was so excited about, and of course, a fabulously ruffled pink tulle skirt? Well, *itās going to make its grand premiere in Kettering, my lovelies!
After a bit of hairspray and glitter-sprayed lash application at my hotel (oh my, gorgeous!) and a last look in the mirror, it was time to head over to the Kettering Arts Centre for my show! Now, let me tell you ā these are a talented bunch of arts folk ā such friendly, open people, and that really makes a difference.
I mean, we were treated like stars, darling, even the stage hands ā the whole performance space felt like a massive, dazzling party waiting to start. I was excited.
The auditorium was already full when I arrived! Can you imagine?! The music was pumping through the speakers and, my dear, they had this gorgeous sparkling disco ball hanging above the stage. I've got to say ā I was more than a little excited to see myself being projected in all its sparkly glory up onto it during the opening number.
As always, it was a magical performance, full of dancing, glitz, and glitter. I brought the pink energy!
And guess what? Ketteringās embraced it fully! From the audience members laughing and dancing along to the wonderful crew helping backstage ā it felt like all the pink tutus in the world had gathered together for one massive, fabulous party!
As I wrapped up the night, dancing to my favourite final number, my dear, there was this special feeling. We'd all shared something truly amazing - the magic of music, theatre, danceā¦ and most importantly, pink! The air hummed with excitement, the audience chanted my nameā¦
And all I could think was ā yes, Kettering, you definitely know how to throw a party!
Oh my darling, don't you just love those fabulous evenings out?
As I make my way back to Derbyshire on the train (ah, I can almost smell the fresh scones at the Bakewell bakeryā¦!) all I can think is how lovely it would be to just pack up my whole Pink Tutu Wardrobe and live on this train ā my home on the road, carrying smiles and glitter wherever I go! I must work on a few fabulously sparkling railway carriage designs... perhaps the interior decor could feature pink velvet upholstery? Darling, the possibilities are endless!
Oh darling, until next time! Itās been a joy to bring a little Pink Tutu sparkle to Kettering, my love!
Now, go forth and dance, darlings! Spread the Pink Tutu Sparkle and love - because the world needs a little more glitz!
Catch you tomorrow, my lovelies, on www.pink-tutu.com!
