RuPaul's Drag Race superstars Plastique Tiara and Nymphia Wind have officially joined forces for The Serpents Tour, which will slither its way across the U.S. starting January 25 in New York and is currently scheduled to run through February 16 in Portland.
Inspired by the classic Asian folktale of the Legend of the White Snake, the show follows two mystical serpents — embodied by Nymphia and Plastique — on a journey of adversity and sisterhood.
On the show, these two stars are serving up fashion, theatrical storytelling, and dynamic performances to celebrate Asian heritage, pop culture, and drag artistry. Moreover, each city in The Serpents Tour will feature local AAPI and LGBTQ+ talent, thus platforming local artists to shine and amplify their unique perspectives.
In an interview with Out, Plastique and Nymphia break down their friendship pre- and post-Drag Race, what inspired them to unite for The Serpents Tour, and why fans won't want to miss out on this dazzling production.
Nymphia Wind and Plastique Tiara in The Serpents Tour poster.Courtesy of The Serpents Tour
Out: What inspired you to do The Serpents Tour inspired by the Legend of the White Snake?
Plastique Tiara: The Legend of the White Snake is a story I grew up with across Asian culture. In Vietnamese, it is known as Thanh Xà Bạch Xà. To me, it is the most cunty Asian mythology. It is layered with love, sacrifice, rebirth, and survival, but it is also about chosen family; that idea of being joined in spirit rather than by blood is something many gay people understand deeply. At its core, the legend is about choosing who you are in a world that often asks you not to exist. Reclaiming that story and turning it into a celebration felt very personal to me.
Nymphia Wind: I grew up in Taiwan with the Legend of the White Snake everywhere in movies and pop culture. It's one of those stories that quietly sits in the back of your mind. When we started developing this tour, it felt natural to go back to a myth that already lives in so many Asian kids' imagination. As a queer person, I feel connected to its themes of transformation, forbidden love, and breaking societal rules. Turning this legend into a drag show felt like a way to show appreciation for the classic tale while reimagining it on our own terms.
Plastique, you're embodying the White Snake from the Legend of the White Snake. Are there similarities between you and that character?
Plastique: The White Snake represents softness that is often mistaken for weakness. She is elegant and nurturing, but also resilient and defiant. I see myself in that duality. Someone who's had to endure quietly and grow stronger, through transformation, is behind this image that most people see as glamour. Her strength is not loud, it is steady. She becomes more herself rather than less, which mirrors my journey in drag and in life.
Plastique Tiara in The Serpents Tour poster.Courtesy of The Serpents Tour
Nymphia, you're representing the Green Snake from the Legend of the White Snake. Are there similarities between you and that character?
Nymphia: Green Snake has chaotic best-friend energy, and I relate to that, maybe a little too much. She's loyal, impulsive, and always ready to cause trouble for the people she loves. She doesn't behave. She doesn't fit the image of a "good" woman or a "proper" spirit, and that feels very Nymphia. People often see the banana, the silliness, and the camp first… But, underneath that, there is someone who survives by turning pain into humor and spectacle. Green Snake survives by staying playful and defiant, and I see my own drag in that balance of clown and guardian.
How and when did the two of you become friends, and how did that lead to doing a joint tour together?
Plastique: I actually met Nymphia in 2019 at a bar afterparty while I was touring in Taipei, and I remember thinking she was so pretty. It really felt like fate from that day. Years later, on All Stars 9, I was asking production for a needle and thread, and they handed me a Ziplock bag with this super strong thread. On the bag, it said "Nymphia." I laughed because it felt like the universe reminding me of that connection. When we reconnected, there was immediate respect for each other as artists who care deeply about our craft. We come from different seasons and backgrounds, but we share an understanding that comes from being Asian in this industry. From there, creative trust grew naturally, and once we started dreaming bigger together, a tour felt inevitable.
Nymphia: I remember coming across Plastique's Instagram way back in 2017, when her eyebrows were arched high on her forehead and she was padded to the gods and doing all the splits and hair tricks. I remember thinking, "This drag queen is so fierce!" A couple years later, she appeared on Drag Race and totally transformed into this unattainable beauty. Cut to 2019 when she came to Taipei, I remember seeing her walk into an afterparty and I gagged because this was someone who I'd been watching through my screen for years. And I was fangirling… boots! We reconnected after I got on Drag Race. Getting to know each other, it just made sense to do a tour together. We're both dedicated to showcasing Asian drag excellence through beauty and fashion. It's become a passion project for us to build together.
Nymphia Wind in The Serpents Tour poster.Courtesy of The Serpents Tour
Did you identify any fun or interesting cultural similarities/differences between the two of you?
Plastique: People often group Asian communities together, but there are so many nuances within our cultures. Even though Nymphia and I are both Asian, our backgrounds are very different. We grew up with different languages, traditions, and humor. What we strongly share is how deeply we care about our craft. Because we are both representing minorities, we dream big. Our ideas are otherworldly, over the top, and unapologetic, and that shared ambition has made this collaboration exciting and joyful.
Nymphia: Exactly what Plastique said. Even though we both spent most of our childhoods in Asia, we've also certainly had very different drag upbringings. It's been fun finding ways to bring our distinct styles together while coming up with concepts for this show.
Plastique, what's your favorite thing about Taiwan (Nymphia's home country)? Did you learn anything about its culture through from Nymphia?
Plastique: What I love most about Taiwan is the balance between tradition and modern life. There is so much creativity, openness, and pride there. The "Gaysians" there know what is up. Through Nymphia, I have learned that honoring your culture can be playful and bold. She brings joy into everything she does while still being intentional, and that has inspired me to approach my own heritage with even more freedom and fun.
Nymphia Wind and Plastique Tiara in The Serpents Tour poster.Courtesy of The Serpents Tour
Nymphia, what's your favorite thing about Vietnam (Plastique's home country)? Did Plastique teach you anything about Vietnam?
Nymphia: My favorite things about Vietnam are the beautiful landscapes and architecture, especially in Hanoi. I also think Vietnam has a particularly unique mix of East Asian and Southeast Asian cultural influences. There are also many Vietnamese people in Taiwan, and so it feels so familiar yet different at the same time. And obviously pho! I've been learning some Vietnamese words with Plastique, but they might not be appropriate here.
How would you invite fans to buy tickets and go see The Serpents Tour?
Plastique: This is more than a drag show. It is a celebration of Asian excellence, but it is also about having fun again. The Serpents Tour feels like a renaissance of drag shows, where storytelling, fashion, humor, and fantasy all collide. It is our love letter to drag and to transformation, with never before seen elements woven throughout the show. We want audiences to laugh, escape, feel inspired, and leave reminded of just how powerful and fun drag can be.
Nymphia: You don't need to know the original legend to enjoy The Serpents Tour. People from any cultural background can see themselves in this story. I'm excited for fans to witness the fashion moments on stage that Plastique and I are specifically designing for this tour. Come with an open mind and celebrate drag with us! I hope anyone who sees the show will walk away feeling empowered.
For tickets and more information about Nymphia Wind and Plastique Tiara's The Serpents Tour, visit NymphiaPlastiqueLive.com
Full schedule of dates for The Serpents Tour.Courtesy of The Serpents Tour
