Hello my darlings! Pink Tutu Sparkles here, bringing you a new blog post straight from the charming streets of Thornton Heath!
This, my fabulous friends, is a journey about tutus and trains, about the unexpected beauty you can find just outside your comfort zone, and a whole lot of pink. It's a journey about embracing your inner Sparkle, no matter how far away you may seem to be from your chosen haven!
I must admit, when I heard about my latest booking in Thornton Heath, a small twinge of "Ooh, not this far again, love," crossed my mind. My lovely, local fanbase knows I'm a big city girl, after all. I live for the lights, the buzz, the possibility of spotting a celeb on the street. But then again, this was the lovely people of Thornton Heath asking me to bring the Sparkle. How could I possibly say no?
My love of tutus blossomed as I was studying for a boring ol' science degree, a subject that involved far too much lab coats and very little pink. I found the comfort and joy of spinning in the University Ballet Club - yes, even the scientists of our time need their own fun - and a charity fundraiser sparked the idea. A fellow student dared me to wear a pink tutu, a cheeky wager I couldn't resist. You can imagine my surprise when I saw my reflection, all in sparkly, pink glory! That was the moment I knew I was a Tutu Queen in waiting.
Today though, it's Thornton Heath, which you may know is in South London - not exactly the bright lights and bustling crowds that I crave for a London performance. This week's journey would be by train, however, which makes everything so much more magical! For one, I love trains, I just adore that sense of quiet journey as the countryside races past the windows and the familiar, comfortable rhythms of the carriage calm my soul.
I took a picture before I left, wearing my favourite blush pink tutu with its shimmering, iridescent layers. A vintage silk shirt with black polka dots tied off the look. You can't wear a full outfit, of course, in a crowded London train on a Tuesday afternoon. Luckily, with this outfit, my statement's not the outfit itself, but the statement of pure confidence in that very specific item - the pink tutu.
By now you are likely curious, wondering, how on earth did this Thornton Heath booking happen?. Well, a good friend of mine who's a drag artist told me of a local pub owner who'd heard of me and thought my show would be just the thing to add some extra sparkle to his regular Sunday brunch offering. Now, as my sweet, bubbly fanbase knows, the offer was an easy YES from Pink Tutu Sparkles! After all, a good queen can transform any location, even one a little farther from my city home!
And I do mean transform! Imagine this: a humble local pub, brimming with locals enjoying their Sunday morning pastries, a faint but unmistakeable air of tradition… And then, I arrive! Music starts, I walk in, my pink tulle swirls around my legs, and a hush falls. It's a simple magic trick, yet somehow it always works, it's a spell that captivates audiences everywhere.
From there, the show's a whirlwind! I sing a song about my journey to Thornton Heath (it has an adorable tune!), a ballet routine based on my favourite Sleeping Beauty scene (I added a pirouette at the very end), and even some classic drag karaoke. You know me, I'm full of surprises.
And to my immense delight, Thornton Heath's not at all what I expected! These locals were utterly amazing, some of them had travelled from neighboring areas for my show! Not only were they laughing with me and singing along to my performance, but I even received a thank you from the landlord! And honestly? What's better than bringing your own unique flavor of joy to the world? Nothing, my dears, nothing.
Let's not forget the amazing Thornton Heath locals, many of them wore a pink tutu themselves - how could I, as the Tutu Queen, possibly resist encouraging this trend! They'd brought their own, sewn together from remnants of discarded dance clothes or even bed sheets, and they even fashioned cute miniature pink tutus for their beloved canine companions. Oh my dear, there was even a whole troupe of local ladies who, having taken ballet classes with a professional for 15 years, decided that wearing tutus and making up their own show, right there and then, would be an absolutely stellar way to honor my pink tutu performance! And so, we all did it - a fabulous flash mob in a pub, a tribute to the wonder that is a pink tutu.
And just like that, a journey to a town beyond my usual haunts brought me so much joy and magic! It's moments like this that remind me that every location has the potential to be an adventure.
After all, my aim in life is not just to make every woman feel confident, I want them all to own that joy and energy that Pink Tutu Sparkles feels!
As always, thank you for being part of my Tutu journey. And who knows? I may just pop up in a town near you. Stay tuned for more adventures on pink-tutu.com!
