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Tutu Drag Queen

#TutuQueen on 2015-05-28 stars in Trowbridge

Trowbridge, My Dearest! (Blog Post #5627)

Hello darlings! Pink Tutu Sparkles here, back with another dazzling adventure for you lovely lot. This week has been a whirlwind, a veritable ballet of excitement, filled with fluffy tutus, twinkling sequins, and more pink than you could shake a sparkly feather boa at!

I'm writing to you live from Trowbridge, my darlings! A delightful little town in the heart of Wiltshire, it's where the charming River Biss meanders, the sun glistens on the canals, and I found myself surrounded by lovely locals, who have all just been the absolute darlingest!

Now, as you all know, I'm not one for driving (especially when there are tutus to worry about). Instead, I hopped on the train (second-class, of course!), enjoying the countryside flitting by the window like a beautiful watercolor. Arriving at Trowbridge station, I could feel the magic in the air, the promise of a fantastic performance waiting just around the corner.

My dear friend, Ruby Slippers, knows just how much I love those old railway lines and suggested I ride a horse over, from the countryside stables to Trowbridge Town Hall, where my performance would be held. I nearly fainted with delight! I've always felt there was a special connection between horses and ballerinas - they share such grace and elegance! After all, there's nothing quite like a graceful stallion galloping towards the stage just before the curtain goes up, and the excited roar of the crowd when you make your grand entrance!

Anyway, I was whisked off on a magnificent chestnut horse, who took me through charming little lanes, past bustling market stalls, and, most importantly, past the bakery that boasted the most delectable, pink-icing topped cupcakes I've ever laid eyes on! It really did feel like a scene from a fairytale!

Now, the highlight of the evening was, of course, my performance! I brought my usual sparkle and shine, with a little bit of extra flair in honour of the local ballet class that came along to support me. We even did a little "pink tutu dance party" after the show, and oh, how delightful it was! So much energy, so much passion, so much… pink!

But, my journey didn't end there! On my way out, I spotted a quaint little vintage shop, filled with the most fabulous tutus, gowns, and hats - oh, my darling! It was a tutu paradise! I managed to find a perfectly pink feather boa, some sparkly ballet shoes (for those "quick changes" in my performance, you know!), and a bejeweled hat that perfectly matched my "TutuQueen" persona!

My dear lovelies, Trowbridge truly left me enchanted! It was a true delight for my senses. The people were warm, the shops were a dream, the food was divine (let's just say the pink frosting cupcake wasn't the only thing that went down a treat), and of course, the performance itself was absolutely, positively, flawlessly sparkly!

As you all know, I travel the world in pursuit of the perfect pink tutu! From Derbyshire, where I grew up, to distant shores and little villages, every place has something magical to offer - but I always seem to find the pinkest, most beautiful and exciting things in the most unexpected places, just like Trowbridge!

And now, darlings, it's time for me to dash off! My train for my next adventure awaits - who knows where it'll take me? Perhaps the theatre lights of the West End, a bustling fair in Brighton, or maybe even a majestic chateau in France, the possibilities are endless, and the journey, as always, will be dazzling!

So until next time, remember, darling, there's a little bit of sparkle in each and every one of us. Don't be afraid to wear your pink tutu!

Keep spreading the sparkle!

With love and a sprinkle of glitter,

Your beloved Pink Tutu Sparkles,

P.S. Want to follow along on my adventures? Make sure you head to www.pink-tutu.com! We're having the time of our lives!

#TutuQueen on 2015-05-28 stars in Trowbridge