Dylan Mulvaney is basking in the joy of her latest endeavor, a one-woman musical comedy show titled FAGHAG. This new performance marks her reintroduction to the world, highlighting not only her talent but also her personal journey and identity. “I’m feeling happier than I’ve ever felt,” Mulvaney shares with a radiant smile. Fresh from a soul-rejuvenating massage, she attributes her happiness to the excitement of her show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
In Scotland for the first time, Mulvaney dives headfirst into the festival with her debut solo show. FAGHAG is an autobiographical musical comedy that explores Mulvaney’s upbringing, her relationship with her mother, young romance, and her religious background. Raised as a devout Catholic, Mulvaney’s once strong connection to her faith faltered when she felt unwelcome in the church. The show delves into her complex feelings toward Catholicism and her attempts to navigate a new relationship with a higher power.
The performance also humorously chronicles her transition from a “twink” to a “fag hag,” with a fictionalized drug prescription representing her gender identity suppression. The stage set, adorned in Barbie pink, reflects Mulvaney’s hyper-feminine aesthetic, drawing inspiration from films like Legally Blonde and The House Bunny. “I just wanted to show what the inside of my mind looks like,” she explains, aiming to present her internal world to her audience.
FAGHAG doesn’t shy away from Mulvaney’s public life and the challenges she has faced since gaining fame on TikTok and coming out as a trans woman. The show touches on the public scrutiny and right-wing backlash following her high-profile collaboration with Bud Light. Though Mulvaney chooses not to dwell on these incidents in interviews, they find a place in her performance, reflecting on her journey through humor and vulnerability.
Returning to the stage allows Mulvaney to reclaim her narrative. “I feel like I have complete ownership of this,” she says, emphasizing the power of live performance to connect with audiences on a personal level. Despite her massive online following, she treasures the face-to-face interactions that theater offers, something she missed during her rise to internet fame.
Looking ahead, Mulvaney envisions expanding FAGHAG and bringing it to audiences in the United States. She remains committed to evolving beyond her internet persona, eager to explore music, books, and more theater. “People often want to put you in a box, but I would like multiple boxes, please,” she asserts, determined to define her multifaceted career on her own terms.
