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BIO

Karen Mav is a British singer/songwriter and actress whose musical theatre credits include Dreamgirls. She is also known for featuring on The X Factor in 2015.

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Premiere Production, 2016
Effie White (Alternate)

Effie White (Alternate) [Replacement]


News


Review: TARANTINO LIVE: FORCE FOX FIVE AND THE TYRANNY OF EVIL MEN, Riverside Studios

Before DC, Marvel and Spider-Man cottoned onto the potential of cinematic crossovers, Off The Record created arguably the most intriguing of them of all: a staged multiverse drawn from Quentin Tarantino films which is as sweary, gory and fun as one would expect.
Photos: First Look at TARANTINO LIVE: FOX FORCE FIVE & THE TYRANNY OF EVIL MEN

Get a first look at photos of Tarantino Live: Fox Force Five & The Tyranny of Evil Men, premiering this summer at Riverside Studio.
George Maguire, Karen Mav, Lifford Shillingford, Anton Stephans & Tara Lee Star In TARANTINO LIVE: FOX FORCE FIVE & THE TYRANNY OF EVIL MEN

Tarantino Live: Fox Force Five & The Tyranny of Evil Men premieres this summer at Riverside Studios, with a 10-week season at Studio 2 at the Hammersmith venue, playing from 6 June – 13 August, with a press night on Tuesday, 13 June. 
Charity Concert Showcasing Black West End Voices Announced At South London Venue

'Singing Proud' at the Stanley Halls, an incredible evening of music showcasing black performers from London's West End!
West End Stage Celebrates 10,000th Student With A Visit From DREAMGIRLS Star Marisha Wallace

West End Stage summer school celebrated reaching its milestone 10,000th student with a special visit from West End leading lady Marisha Wallace at the school's rehearsal space in the theatre at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama on 17 August.
Get 47% Off Tickets To Hit West End Musical DREAMGIRLS

Let your soul sing with the dazzling multi-award-winning musical Dreamgirls at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End. Get 47% off tickets in our summer sale - book here!
Photo Flash: Winners Announced For the 2018 Olivier Awards

The Olivier Awards were held last night, Sunday, April 8, at London's Royal Albert Hall. Check out photos below of all of the winners!
VIDEO: Watch the All New Trailer for DREAMGIRLS

A dazzling new trailer for the multi award-winning West End production Dreamgirls has been released today. Watch the full trailer below! Presented by Sonia Friedman Productions, this critically acclaimed musical is now booking at the Savoy Theatre in London through to 22nd September 2018.
BWW Morning Brief January 12th, 2018: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Begins Rehearsals, and More!

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child began rehearsals yesterday, Lin-Manuel Miranda will be honored with the Monte Cristo Award from the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, and more!
WEST END LIVE LOUNGE Returns to The Other Palace

On Sunday 11th February, West End Live Lounge returns to The Other Palace for a very special evening. After a sell-out concert in September, L&M productions are back with an unmissable line up including Oliver Tompsett (We Will Rock You, Rock of Ages, Wicked), Danielle Hope (Wizard Of Oz, Grease, Les Mis rables), Cassidy Janson (Beautiful, Wicked), Alexia Khadime (Book of Mormon, Wicked), Matthew Croke (Aladdin, Wicked, Funny Girl), Karen Mav (Dreamgirls, The Voice) and many more.
VIDEO: Get a Look Behind the Scenes at the Costumes of DREAMGIRLS

Go behind the scenes at London's most fabulous show, Dreamgirls, to find out how the stunning costumes help to tell the story. Check out the video here!
Photo Flash: DREAMGIRLS Celebrates New Cast and Two Years in West End

To celebrate a new cast and its second year in the West End, Sonia Friedman Productions has today released brand new production photography for the critically acclaimed, multi award-winning musical Dreamgirls at the Savoy Theatre in London, which is currently booking through to 2nd June 2018.
BWW Interview: Marisha Wallace Talks New Christmas Album and Solo Concerts

Marisha Wallace is taking over the role of Effie White, alongside Moya Angela and Karen May, in the West End Dreamgirls from 20 November, after being one of the Effie alternates. She's also performing two London concerts at Charing Cross Theatre on 3 December to celebrate the release of her debut album, Soul Holiday.
VIDEO: Go Backstage with the New 'Effies' of London's DREAMGIRLS

Sonia Friedman Productions' UK premiere of Dreamgirls, which opened last December at the Savoy Theatre is currently running through 2nd June 2018 in the West End. From 20th November 2017, Moya Angela will join Marisha Wallace and Karen Mav to play the iconic role of Effie White in Dreamgirls. In the video below, go backstage with the show's new Effies!
Photo Flash: Jennifer Holliday Visits West End DREAMGIRLS!

It was a starry night last night at Dreamgirls in the West End as Effie White's past, present and future met at London's Savoy Theatre. See a photograph below of Jennifer Holliday visiting the show!
Marisha Wallace, Moya Angela, Karen Mav, and More Join DREAMGIRLS; Extends Through June 2018

Sonia Friedman Productions has just announced that the UK premiere of Dreamgirls, which opened last December at the Savoy Theatre to widespread critical acclaim, will extend booking through to 2nd June 2018.
VIDEO: The Cast of DREAMGIRLS Performs on THIS MORNING

Last week on the summer finale of This Morning, the cast of West End's Dreamgirls performed 'One Night Only!' starring Marisha Wallace as 'Effie White'. Check out the video below!
Photo Flash: Matthew Morrison Visits Amber Riley at DREAMGIRLS

There was a gleeful reunion this weekend when Matthew Morrison visited his former Glee co-star Amber Riley in London at Dreamgirls!
Review Roundup: DREAMGIRLS in the West End - NYT Weighs In

The long-awaited UK premiere of Dreamgirls opened on Wednesday 14 December at the Savoy Theatre in London. The New York Times has just had the opportunity to weigh in on the production, check out what critic Ben Brantley had to say!
Asmeret Ghebremichael Joins DREAMGIRLS as Lorrell Robinson

Sonia Friedman Productions is delighted to announce that Asmeret Ghebremichael has joined the company of Dreamgirls to perform the role of Lorrell Robinson. She began performances this week.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Karen Mav been in?

Karen Mav has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Karen Mav been in?

Karen Mav has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Karen Mav's first West End show?

Karen Mav's first West End show was Dreamgirls which opened in 2016

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