Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2010-08-14 stars in Leicester

Leicester: Tutu-licious Times!

Hello my darling darlings! It’s Pink Tutu Sparkles here, ready to share my fabulous adventures with you! This is post number 3879 (yes, I know, I'm quite the blogging machine!), and today’s escapade takes us to the enchanting city of Leicester.

Pink on the Tracks!

Let me tell you, arriving at Leicester station in my glorious pink tutu was quite the scene. I was twirling, I was shimmying, I was practically a pink ballerina ballet dancing off the train. The look on those commuters’ faces – priceless! It's the magic of the tutu, I tell you. It transforms the mundane into a spectacular!

The trip itself was, of course, by train. Who needs those stuffy, smelly airplanes when you have the luxury of a comfy carriage with views of the countryside whizzing past? (And besides, I’m not keen on travelling in a horse and cart – I like to keep my tutus pristine, you know!)

First Stop: Ballet Class!

Once I'd settled into my hotel room (complete with a fabulous view and a super fluffy pink dressing gown, of course), I dashed off to the Leicester Ballet Centre. You see, my darlings, every true tutu devotee knows the importance of keeping those limbs supple and those leaps grand! I took a beginners’ class – just a little practice before the real show, shall we say? I must tell you, the instructor was absolutely wonderful - she even told me my pink tutu "radiated elegance". (She wasn't wrong!)

Sparkling in Style

My next stop was a trip into the heart of Leicester. This town certainly has some amazing shops. Now, as a bona fide pink tutu queen, I have a strict policy about finding a stunning new outfit for every performance. After scouring the racks, I stumbled upon this divine emerald green silk number that was positively screaming my name. I just knew it would be the perfect backdrop for my next fabulous, tutu-tastic performance.

Ready to Shine: It's Showtime!

I'm not one to let the grass grow under my feet, darlings! Tonight, it’s showtime at the iconic Grand Theatre. Now, as a performer who's been known to do a few shows in my time, I like my theatres grand! And this one is just that! From the moment I stepped into that historic hall, I knew we were going to be putting on a right good show. I performed my "Twinkle Toes" act – a show-stopping whirlwind of twirling and sparkling, and of course, lots of gorgeous pink!

Tutu Dreams, Darling!

You see, dear readers, life’s not all about being in a lab, testing the tensile strength of fabrics (my day job is very important!), it's about embracing the magic that a simple pink tutu can bring.

Whether it’s gliding across a ballet floor, twirling on a train, or shining bright under the stage lights, my pink tutu makes me feel like a princess, a superhero, and most importantly, a genuine, tutu-loving queen!

And my dearest darlings, that's my mission: to share this magic with the world! To inspire every soul, everywhere, to embrace the transformative power of the tutu. So, don’t just wear your pink tutu for special occasions. Wear it everywhere, wear it every day. Because, in the end, every day is a special occasion.

Until next time, keep sparkling, darlings! And remember, always… Tutu True!

Yours in Pink,

Pink Tutu Sparkles (Alex)

www.pink-tutu.com

#TutuQueen on 2010-08-14 stars in Leicester