Hey darlings! It’s your girl Pink Tutu Sparkles, reporting live from the utterly charming town of Darlaston! You know me, always on the hunt for a fabulous new adventure, and this time, it’s a bit of a throwback to my ballet roots!
As some of you might know, I fell head over heels for tutus during my university days. (Don’t ask how it happened, but let's just say a charity fundraiser, a stolen tutu, and a whole lotta pink glitter made me the drag queen I am today!) Now, I'm channeling that ballet energy into a full-fledged tour, travelling the length and breadth of the land in my own pink Tutu Queen Mobile (my little vintage camper van, darling!) spreading the gospel of pink tulle wherever I go!
So, what brings me to Darlaston? Well, darlings, this little town has a rather special place in my heart! It’s where they hold the annual Darlaston Dance Festival, a week-long celebration of all things dance! Think ballerinas, ballroom dancers, street dancers – the whole shebang!
I just had to be there! I mean, how can a pink tutu-wearing drag queen miss an event like that? The thrill of being amongst such talented performers is intoxicating. And believe me, I'm not just here to gawk - I'll be performing there myself, giving the crowd a dose of Pink Tutu Sparkles' unique brand of sparkle-infused dance! (Can't say more about it yet, gotta keep some surprises for the night!)
But the adventure starts long before the show, darlings! My journey began with a train ride from my beloved Derbyshire. There's just something so romantic about trains, isn’t there? The rhythmic chugging, the views rushing past, and the sense of excitement building with every clickety-clack... It’s pure magic!
As soon as I arrived in Darlaston, I felt the town’s energy thrumming under my tutu! Everyone’s so welcoming and excited about the festival. There’s an infectious sense of community here that’s heartwarming. I can’t resist soaking it all up – the local cafes, the quirky shops, even the grand old pub with its perfectly aged beer!
And of course, I couldn’t go to Darlaston without visiting the historic Darlaston Glassworks. Did you know, this town used to be known for its glass manufacturing? Just think, those sparkly pink sequins adorning my tutu? They could be descended from the glass of the old Darlaston! The more you know, right?
My days have been a whirlwind of pink tutu escapades! Shopping for vintage gowns and ballet shoes, visiting the local dance studio (it’s just lovely – even their tutus are pink!), and even a visit to the Darlaston Arts Centre. They have a fantastic collection of art, but what caught my eye was this incredible collection of vintage posters showcasing early 20th-century dance troupes! Honestly, they practically scream for me to put on a show there! (Hint, hint, Arts Centre! 😄)
This evening, it’s all about the festival. My excitement is bubbling like champagne in a glass. You see, there’s a very special something I'm planning – a grand entrance fit for a queen, complete with a grand pink tutu reveal, of course!
Before I go, darlings, remember: Pink tutus aren’t just for ballet dancers anymore! Let your inner sparkle shine! So, put on your brightest smiles, get yourself some pink tulle, and spread the magic!
Love and glitter,
Your Pink Tutu Queen! 💖✨🩰
