Darling dears, it's your fabulous Tutu Queen here, Pink Tutu Sparkles, back with another delightful diary entry for you. And let me tell you, this one is bursting with glitter, sparkles and just a hint of winter wonderland magic.
The last few days have been a whirl of excitement! After performing at that fabulous Christmas market in Chester, I packed my pink sparkly suitcase and took a scenic train ride to the gorgeous city of Stockport. Stockport is so charming, with its red brick buildings and cobblestone streets. The air is crisp, a little frosty even, perfect for a Christmas getaway. Oh, and the Christmas lights? Breathtaking! They made me feel like a fairytale princess, but you know, with a tutu instead of a ballgown.
A Night at the Ballet, Stockport Style
Now, every tutu-loving girl needs a night at the ballet, right? I was lucky enough to catch the Royal Ballet touring their production of The Nutcracker at the Stockport Plaza, an old, grand building with the most gorgeous stained glass windows I’ve ever seen. You would not believe how beautiful the building looked lit up against the night sky. I absolutely love The Nutcracker and my heart nearly popped when the Sugar Plum Fairy appeared in her shimmering tutu – she must have been absolutely exhausted, bless her heart, but the grace she carried... heavenly!
And wouldn’t you know it, the star of the show actually recognised me! Turns out he’d been to a few of my performances back in Derbyshire and just adored my Nutcracker themed number! He asked me to join him for a dance on the stage afterwards – just a twirl, some pirouettes, and a little sparkle, nothing fancy. It was honestly magical and he's already asked me to perform at his next benefit gala in Derbyshire. I might just have to squeeze that into my calendar...
Shopping for Sparkle
Of course, no trip to a new city is complete without a bit of retail therapy, am I right? So, after the ballet, I decided to treat myself to a little shopping trip down the picturesque market street. You’d be amazed by what I found, darlings! An adorable little boutique full of sparkly pink accessories. Imagine my delight! They even had a gorgeous tutu in this beautiful pastel pink. I may have had to purchase it – a girl can’t be too stocked on tutus, can she?
Tutu Talk: On Tutus and Kindness
And as I sashayed around the market in my new pink tutu, I had a lovely conversation with a lovely lady. We talked about the importance of feeling fabulous in what you wear. And honestly, darlings, that's what a tutu is all about, right? It's a symbol of freedom, expression, and joy! She’d told me how much she loved watching me dance at the Chester market, and said she now wears a pink tutu whenever she feels a bit down – what a fantastic idea, and that really cheered my day up! It just goes to show, spreading kindness and glitter can make the world a little bit brighter, wouldn’t you say?
Travel in Style
After the market, I hopped back on the train to Derbyshire. You see, I love train travel – I can see so much countryside flit by as I get whisked along! I have this wonderful new book I got from a charming little bookstore on my travels that’s all about historical train routes. Did you know, Stockport used to be on the Manchester and Birmingham Railway line, which opened in 1831, back when trains were a brand new exciting novelty! That really gives you some historical perspective, doesn’t it?
And as the sun dipped below the horizon and painted the sky in hues of purple and orange, I settled back in my little corner with a hot chocolate. And you know, the scenery reminded me of something I wanted to tell you. A long time ago, in my early years of dressing up as a tutu-wearing, fabulous, glittery drag queen, I was in a car going on one of my early tours around England when we went past a huge herd of sheep. They looked so carefree, munching on grass and kicking up their heels under the twilight sun. And suddenly, it struck me how similar my life had become. My travelling, my shows, the fabulousness of it all! And then I knew, I had found my purpose, I had to help people find joy, just like those happy sheep. I’d spread that joy through my tutus!
Spreading the Tutu Love
This blog has a really specific, very important goal you see, my lovely, dear friends: It’s to inspire people to find their inner Pink Tutu Sparkles. I want the world to be a happier, more sparkly place, filled with pink tutus and fabulous laughter. I am a drag queen, but also a scientist in the day! Imagine it, all those fabric swatches I have to analyse, it's a science experiment into the most glamorous thing ever - tutus. So I’m not just a glittery queen, I am a science-loving tutu-enthusiast!
And wouldn't it be magical if we all, at some point in our lives, got to dance in a pink tutu and spin a little sparkle magic into the world? Don't you agree? If you want to follow your heart and live a life of joy, of adventure, come and visit my blog or catch me at a gig near you. Who knows, I may just convince you to ditch your trousers and find your inner tutu-queen!
Lots of Love and Glitter, Pink Tutu Sparkles.
