Hello my darlings, and welcome to my 5623rd post! I'm Pink Tutu Sparkles, the drag queen with a passion for all things pink, and today I'm taking you on a tutu-tastic journey to the charming town of Letchworth, in Hertfordshire! I’ve been wanting to visit for ages and after another spectacular show in a nearby town, I decided to catch a train (because what else could a queen do on a day trip?) and set off on a fabulously fashionable adventure.
Oh, darling, you've simply got to hear about the journey! The train was absolutely packed – not an inch to spare! But that didn't stop me from turning heads with my oh-so-sparkly outfit! 💎 You've heard me rave about my pink-and-white feathered hat, haven't you? It's the absolute bee’s knees and had everyone on the train doing a double take. Honestly, I felt like a glamorous ballerina on her way to a world premiere!
As I was admiring my reflection in the window (I must tell you, darling, those seats are the perfect make-up mirror!) the conductor came around and gave me a little nod. Bless him, he really is the sweetest! He probably knew what I was on my way to see… A grand ballet performance! 🩰 You see, this trip was extra special for a few reasons! Not only did I get to explore a new town (Letchworth - darling, you have to see the architecture! Absolutely gorgeous) but I got to see the world-famous Royal Ballet's performance of "Giselle"!
Now, let's rewind a little. My journey with ballet was rather unexpected, darlings! When I was studying for my science degree back in Derbyshire, I thought ballet was something done by swans. I was absolutely mortified when I had to dress up in a pink tutu for a university fundraiser. Let’s just say it wasn't a look I thought would ever become a trademark of mine. 😂 Well, little did I know that stepping onto the stage in that fluffy pink cloud would be a defining moment in my life. I found a joy, a freedom, and an inner glow I’d never felt before, all while in a pink tutu.
Since then, my passion for dance has only blossomed. It’s why I became a drag queen – there’s something utterly theatrical, whimsical and freeing about being on stage and losing yourself to the rhythm. 💃 And I have to say, dear reader, watching a proper performance just fills me with joy, wonder, and the overwhelming urge to twirl! ✨
Anyway, back to my adventures in Letchworth! I arrived in town early to get a chance to wander and soak up the atmosphere. And wow, the place is charming! From the bustling little market square with its vintage clothing shops, (you know I had to grab some more pink for my wardrobe) to the cute tea rooms and the independent stores, there was a genuine air of old-world charm, with a dash of modern life.
I grabbed a lovely little pot of tea at this quaint cafe by the town clock. Did you know that it's still the biggest clock in Britain? Pretty cool, eh? You could just feel the history and heritage of this place. As I sat there with my tea and the gorgeous sunshine hitting my face (can we talk about how perfect my pink tutu was with the backdrop of all these beautiful flowers and that sunshine? chefs kiss), I was filled with so much happiness and a real sense of calm, too. It’s really something about those gentle rhythms of ballet and life in a town like this, it’s calming, really. It gets right into your soul, ya know? I even found myself tapping my toes to a classical piece being played by a street musician. My goodness, the music was so beautiful! The kind of tune that would send your soul soaring and then gently land it back into the most peaceful moment of pure joy you can ever experience!
The whole town seemed to be gearing up for the ballet performance. I even overheard a little girl in her pink tutu chatting excitedly with her Mum about seeing a real-life princess, she thought the dancers were princesses. The sweetest thing! That kind of innocent joy and wonder is so heartwarming, don't you think? It just reminded me of how I first fell in love with the art form myself, and why I make it my life's work to share it with everyone.
*By this point, darlings, you know my passion is getting to everyone to wear pink tutus! * The day's adventure took that dream to another level! When I saw all those ladies dressed up to see the performance - in their gorgeous, floral dresses, sparkling jewels, and some seriously fancy headwear – I thought, ‘you know what? I’m gonna do it!’
I went right to the little craft shop on the high street, gathered some sparkly fabric, sequins and tulle. The woman at the shop was delighted – I was the most flamboyant shopper she had ever had! Before I knew it, I had made a brand new tutu out of some fabulously pink materials (can you guess the colour of the sparkly sequins?) and walked outside, giving it a whirl to see the amazing sunset as I started to think of my next post and how best to incorporate this whole pink tutu story and let all my fabulous followers know I was taking the world by pink tulle storm. I was feeling so empowered, so free. That was the moment my heart knew I was on the right track!
You can probably imagine the sheer joy and delight on the faces of the ladies when they saw me. It's honestly hard to describe, darlings! But let’s just say it was as magical and enchanting as that final ballet performance, with everyone in the town looking as happy as little ballerinas about to start their first lesson. It really felt like the start of a new chapter. Now my lovely readers know they have to join me and get their sparkle on!
Oh, darling! My whole week has been nothing but sheer brilliance – from Letchworth to the grand ballet show and everyone I met – but you know I have a feeling the whole world is going to wear a pink tutu! You watch.
*Until next time, remember darlings: * Life's a stage, so don’t be afraid to take centre stage. And hey, why not add a splash of pink!
XOXO
Pink Tutu Sparkles 💖✨
