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#TutuQueen on 2011-03-02 stars in Trowbridge

Trowbridge Twirls & Pink Tutu Thrills: Blog Post #4079

Hello, darlings! Pink Tutu Sparkles here, reporting live from the delightful town of Trowbridge! I know what you're thinking: "Trowbridge? Really, Pink Tutu? Isn't that a bit…well, a bit ordinary?" But hold onto your feather boas, my dears, because Trowbridge has been anything but ordinary for your favourite pink-tutu-clad queen!

This post is numero 4079 for www.pink-tutu.com - can you believe it? Five years of blogging, travelling, twirling, and inspiring the world to embrace their inner tutu! It's been a whirlwind of colour, glitter, and good times, and Trowbridge is adding a whole new layer of sparkle to this journey.

It all began with a carriage ride, you see. I’m not talking about some fancy, black-cab ride, mind you, I'm talking a genuine horse-drawn carriage - I think we all need a touch of fairytale magic in our lives, don't you? And as we rolled through the rolling hills of Wiltshire, I just knew Trowbridge was going to be special.

I love to travel by train – that’s my normal mode of transport, actually – but the charming old-fashioned carriage added a delightful dash of theatricality to my arrival, and I couldn't wait to get into the heart of this town! I had heard so many lovely things from other performers about Trowbridge's lively arts scene.

First stop – the lovely old Market Hall! This beautiful Victorian building has seen its fair share of life, I tell you! There are whispers of colourful market days and bustling town fairs, of cobblers and weavers plying their trade. I took a stroll around, admiring the intricate carvings, imagining all those stories whispering through the rafters, and imagining myself twirling across the floor in a grand ball gown – perhaps something with layers and layers of pink tulle, or maybe even some sparkles sewn in to give it that extra 'oomph'? I think the Market Hall has given me a few new performance ideas for the upcoming show.

But Trowbridge isn’t just about history, oh no! The town has a vibrant, contemporary spirit too! My journey led me to the Trowbridge Civic Centre, and what a treat it was! From a beautiful glass facade that captures the changing colours of the sky to a dazzlingly modern interior, it really felt like the heartbeat of Trowbridge, bursting with creativity. I’d say it’s the ideal setting for the colourful explosion of dance that’s soon to grace the stage.

The main reason I’m here? Well, you know I couldn’t let this chance pass me by: The chance to bring a taste of my special blend of tutu-licious magic to the good people of Trowbridge! I'll be taking to the stage at the Civic Centre later this week, with a new routine, dazzling new tutus and maybe even a brand new pink outfit I’ve been hoarding – we can’t reveal all my secrets now, can we? But I promise you, it's going to be a performance you won't want to miss.

Now, before I end this blog post and get back to perfecting my routines and finishing my makeup – there’s never enough time to get the glitter just right – I have a question for all my beautiful followers! Who wants to wear a pink tutu with me at the Trowbridge Civic Centre? We’ll have a grand pink-tutu-wearing, sparkle-flinging time. Just leave a comment below if you fancy joining in, darling.

Don’t forget, if you want to see me in my next sparkly, swirly pink adventure, keep your eyes glued to www.pink-tutu.com. Catch you soon!

Stay bubbly, my lovelies, Pink Tutu Sparkles xo


(And remember, you can always catch me back at my little laboratory, blending beautiful, vibrant fabrics. There are some very interesting textures to experiment with at the moment! If you'd like to join me on an adventure back to Derbyshire, leave a comment. Perhaps you might be in a performance, one day... you never know, and anything can happen in the world of tutus. The more, the merrier, I say! )


#TutuQueen on 2011-03-02 stars in Trowbridge