Hello my darling tutu-tastic friends! It's Pink Tutu Sparkles, reporting live from the charming town of Nuneaton!
As you all know, my love affair with the pink tutu is a journey, a whirlwind adventure that spans continents and, as of this week, towns! So let's put on our dancing shoes (or shall I say, pink tutu-friendly ballet pumps!) and twirl into the details, shall we?
This little jaunt to Nuneaton came about as a result of one of those wonderfully chaotic situations that we drag queens live for. Let me set the scene: I was in a quaint little cafe in Derbyshire (yes, even us fabulous creatures need a good cuppa sometimes!) when I stumbled across a flyer for the annual Nuneaton Folk Festival. Now, anyone who knows me knows my love for anything folk – it's a style that just speaks to the whimsical part of my soul. I can practically hear the jiggy tune already! So I made the snap decision to head there, my pink tulle-d crown firmly placed atop my head.
Now, as much as I adore hopping on a train (especially those quaint little ones with the rickety carriages) there's a certain magic about horse-drawn transport that just can't be beat. And what's a queen without a little magic in their life? Well, thankfully I was lucky enough to meet a charming carriage driver at a recent event in Loughborough – he promised he could get me a ride down to Nuneaton and boy, did he deliver!
The journey was delightful! Imagine a balmy summer afternoon, the scent of honeysuckle in the air, a gentle breeze stirring the fabric of my shimmering pink tutu... Truly, it felt like I was in a scene from my own personal fairytale!
My Nuneaton debut was at the Town Hall. Talk about grandeur! It had that lovely, old-fashioned elegance that just sets the mood for a fantastic performance.
You can bet your bottom dollar that my setlist was packed with upbeat tunes! The crowd went wild for my take on "Pink" by Aerosmith, and you know it was even better with my glittering pink sequin tutu taking centre stage. Oh, and how can I forget the audience's reaction to my interpretation of the Nutcracker Waltz! That tulle definitely did the dancing!
I felt the energy in the room - a truly wonderful feeling! I know that my mission of encouraging everyone to wear pink tutus isn’t a small task, but seeing so many smiling faces as they swayed along, it felt like the world was becoming a slightly more glittery and whimsical place for a little while.
And speaking of smiling faces, let me introduce you to some of the lovely people I met in Nuneaton! First, there's Agnes, a local ballet teacher, who fell head over heels for my "Pink Ballerina" routine (inspired by the infamous Black Swan, of course). She gave me the sweetest hug afterwards and we even planned a collaboration for the next ballet showcase she’s holding. Oh, how I can’t wait to get that sparkly pink tutu onto the stage again with some talented local dancers.
Next up we have Beatrice, who is, as far as I'm concerned, Nuneaton's biggest pink tutu enthusiast! We connected over our shared love of anything sparkly, and she even invited me to her granddaughter’s first birthday party – a themed tea party of course! Who knew I'd get to experience such charming family events in a town like Nuneaton? I simply couldn't refuse.
The party was fantastic. The children went wild with excitement as I danced “Itsy Bitsy Spider” – I’d never felt so loved and I do love to feel appreciated by children, their sense of joy and delight are infectious. As a thank you to the littles ones, I gave them all pink tutus and, by Jove, there was an army of pint-sized twirling pink tutus within seconds. Pure magic!
Now, every amazing journey must come to an end, and sadly, even for a glamorous creature like myself, this one couldn't go on forever! But oh, did I soak up every single moment. The locals were delightful, the air filled with joy and laughter, and I left with a whole bag full of beautiful, handcrafted gifts and an unforgettable memory of twirling into a world of wonder.
This trip wasn't just about performing and bringing smiles to faces - it was a reminder that my little pink tutu crusade has a heart! There’s a spark of joy in each of us, waiting to be awakened. So go on, be brave, be fabulous, and wear that pink tutu!
That’s all from me, until next time, stay sparkly!
Love,
Pink Tutu Sparkles
xxx
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