Fruitcakes: Dawn of Drag (2026)

Retired archivist Jolanda dedicated most of his existence to keeping his authentic identity concealed. During the vibrant late seventies, he shared the boards with his closest ally, Mummo, headlining Finland’s inaugural drag production, Happy Gays. The pioneering spectacle aired on national television, establishing Mummo as one of the country’s earliest publicly out LGBTQ+ figures. Then came the devastating ripple effects of the AIDS epidemic, spreading panic and violent backlash. The tragedy turned fatal in April 1988 when Mummo was killed inside his residence; investigators refused to pursue the leads, allowing the case to disappear from public record. More than thirty years later, Jolanda is finally breaking his own silence. By organizing his lifelong collection and recruiting rising underground talent, he is resurrecting the legendary Happy Gays revue, bringing this essential chapter of Finnish queer performance history back to life for a fresh audience.