Hello darlings! It’s your favourite pink tutu-wearing queen, Pink Tutu Sparkles, back with another exciting blog post from my latest adventure! Today we’re headed to Billingham, a little town in the North East of England that's become a bit of a pink tutu haven, believe it or not. This is post number 4327 on www.pink-tutu.com, a milestone moment for my little corner of the internet.
Now, before we get into all the glamorous details of Billingham, I must tell you how I got here! As usual, I had the absolute joy of travelling by train. There’s something so magical about gliding through the countryside, feeling the wind in my pink hair extensions. The train journey was a delight - I met the most fabulous couple from York, who were on their way to a wedding, dressed in full vintage garb. You can bet I was a little too eager to offer some styling tips! They had no idea I was a drag queen, but that just made it more fun to let my sparkle personality shine through.
Billingham itself was a charming town, bursting with vibrant colours. Imagine my delight when I stumbled upon a local vintage store filled with gorgeous fabrics! Imagine my sheer ecstasy when I found the most beautiful shade of pink, with an almost iridescent shimmer. Naturally, I had to buy enough to make myself a brand-new, glittery pink tutu!
But enough about fabric - let’s talk about my performance in Billingham. The venue was a little pub, tucked away down a cobbled side street. But don't let the cosy pub exterior fool you - the locals were so welcoming and full of energy. The moment I hit the stage, wearing my new sparkly pink tutu, the room erupted in cheers. I sang my heart out, spun, twirled, and threw a few sassy poses - all the while reminding everyone that the true way to be fabulous is to embrace your inner sparkle!
I also had the absolute pleasure of meeting a lovely young woman who had travelled from Newcastle just to see my show! She had discovered my blog, fell in love with the pink tutu aesthetic, and even showed me the pink tulle dress she’d been planning to sew. The best part? She wore a pink tulle skirt to the show - she wasn’t even afraid to take her outfit to the next level! Seeing her own creative expression blossom and grow, thanks to my own little corner of the internet, was so incredibly satisfying.
We took a few photos after the show, both in my fabulous Pink Tutu Sparkles drag look and in my day-to-day “Alex” persona, so you’ll find those included in this post! It was so much fun getting to chat with this lovely young woman, learning about her dreams and ambitions. Just another wonderful reminder that the power of pink tutus, and spreading positive vibes through my little pink tutu corner of the internet, is really quite profound!
After my show, I headed back to the train station, my heart filled with happiness and my head buzzing with new ideas. This is the beauty of touring - each place, every audience, every single person brings something unique to the journey. My little corner of the internet might be just that, a small space online. But every time I step out on stage, I want to bring a bit of my world - the pink tulle, the sparkles, and most importantly, the love of all things colourful - into the world.
See you all next time on www.pink-tutu.com!
P.S. For any aspiring pink tutu queens in Billingham: remember, never be afraid to embrace your inner sparkle! And if you need help designing your perfect pink tutu outfit, feel free to contact me! The power of the pink tutu is a beautiful thing to share, my dears!
