Maria Martinho

I can’t begin to explain how amazing it was to play the Mad Hatter in my final show at IAB.

Four years ago, during the Foundation Showcase, I sang the Mad Hatter song - getting just a tiny taste of what it would be like to play one of my absolute dream roles. And what a full-circle moment it was to return to that same stage four years later and actually become the character.

Mad Hatter, what a journey it’s been getting to know you and all your weird, quirky sides - and learning to fully embrace each one of them. You were the best kind of challenge, and I hope to meet you again someday🤍

@madeleinemtyler , my partner in crime! What a privilege it was to have you as my Morris. Thank you for always going along with whatever crazy ideas came our way and for saying “yes, and” with me hehe! I’m hoping, pleading, begging to share the stage with you again 🤍

And @leoniewanger , for being the best double there is! I can’t wait for the world to see you shine!

@wonderland_mt6 , it still hasn’t sunk in that we won’t be back in September. I miss you all so much. It was an honor to share the stage with you - I may never be this lucky again 🤍 but I hope I’m lucky enough that our paths cross once more.

To "la familia" 😉 the biggest thank you for being there every step of the way. No matter how far we go, we’ll always be cheering each other on.

And a special thank you to @mariana.c.bravo - my day one and my last day 🤍 what a privilege it’s been to share this journey with you. I can’t wait to see what’s next!

Thank you @iabarcelona for giving me friends for life.

Director: @priyapatelappleby
Musical Director: @cjimusic
Choreographer: @guy_salim

Photos by: @sergipanizo