#TutuQueen on 2015-01-15 stars in Dudley

Hello my lovely tutu-lovers! This is Pink Tutu Sparkles here, ready to share all the glittery and fabulous details of my latest adventure – a dazzling trip to Dudley, the very heart of the Black Country! 💅

This is blog post number 5494 – oh my gosh, you’d think by now I’d have mastered the art of writing blog intros, wouldn’t you? But I love chatting about everything that sparks joy in my pink tutu-wearing life! And let me tell you, Dudley was a delightful journey of laughter, sequins, and a whole lot of twirling! 💖

Now, you all know I have a thing for trains – there's just something magical about chugging across the countryside, watching the world go by from a plush, comfy carriage. I love how the train connects me to new places, like a shimmering silver thread of destiny! I especially enjoyed the journey to Dudley – a chance to daydream about the exciting performances that awaited! I put on my latest vintage pink feather boa, tied it around my shimmering lavender hat (thank you, vintage shop finds!), and slipped on my signature fuchsia tutu. It's all about the small touches that bring the big smiles! 😊

Dudley itself is just delightful. The Dudley Museum and Art Gallery was simply divine – so much history and so many inspiring works of art. Did you know Dudley’s got a fabulous medieval castle, a breathtaking botanical garden, and even a miniature railway? Seriously, this place had it all! It’s the perfect mix of modern hustle and bustle and traditional charm – exactly the kind of place that warms this Pink Tutu Sparkles’ heart.

Speaking of heart-warming, Dudley loved the Pink Tutu Sparkles show! I performed at the fabulous Dudley Arts Centre, and the audience was fantastic. Honestly, I was practically bursting with excitement to share my latest performance – “Pink Paradise,” a whimsical exploration of love, glitter, and of course, plenty of fabulous tutus! It's a colourful ode to all things pink and glamorous, filled with silly songs and even sillier dance moves (and don’t worry, you can check out the whole act on my Youtube channel!).

There was even a sweet little girl who came up to me after the performance – she’d dressed in her own pink tutu! Her smile was as bright as a thousand rainbows, and she asked me how to spin in my tutu like a real ballet dancer. Honestly, her little sparkly eyes lit up my whole night! She was absolutely adorable, and her energy was just as infectious as mine. My motto? Spread sparkle and joy, one twirling pink tutu at a time! 🩰

By the way, remember those "Pink Paradise" costumes I was telling you about? Those shimmering creations are handmade by yours truly, in the lab when I'm not in drag, of course! I even used a special new fabric I’d been working with in the lab – it's called “Rainbow shimmer" and it actually has tiny little reflective flakes that make the costume glow under the stage lights. My scientist by day, Pink Tutu Sparkles by night – now that’s what I call a double dose of fabulosity! 🤩

After the performance, I went for a delicious picnic in Dudley's picturesque Castle Hill. It was the perfect place to enjoy some local delights – some artisan cheese, locally baked pastries, and the freshest, juiciest strawberries I’d ever tasted! (They’re all the more delicious when enjoyed with a little splash of prosecco, don’t you think?) 🥂

The rest of my stay was just as lovely – a ballet class with the Dudley Ballet Company (because a girl's got to keep those twirls sharp!) and a delightful shopping spree in Dudley’s market, where I found the most gorgeous pink floral scarf, and some quirky pink flamingo earrings. I even got some pink-and-lavender ballet slippers for my collection! 😍

This place just had so much to offer. The people were friendly, the energy was warm, and I just felt so at home in this beautiful, history-rich town. And honestly, I couldn’t resist the urge to add another sparkly tutu-themed souvenir to my collection – a delightful, vintage pink tutu keychain that reminds me of all the fun I had. Now, how do you think I can fit it into my already overflowing suitcase of tutu-tastic treasures? 😉

Well, there you have it, my dear readers. Dudley was simply enchanting! I’m off to new adventures now – maybe a dazzling trip to York? Maybe even a fabulous trek to Edinburgh? But wherever my sparkly feet may carry me next, you can be sure that Pink Tutu Sparkles will always be sharing her stories with you.

Stay tuned for more exciting posts – because remember, there’s nothing quite as fabulous as living your life in a pink tutu! Remember to check out my blog, www.pink-tutu.com for daily doses of sparkle, fun and pinkness. Keep shining bright my dears and remember - Life’s a stage and we are all dancing in it. So twirl your heart out!

XOXO Pink Tutu Sparkles. 💖