Karen Bartke

Karen has been performing on stage and screen since the age of 16. Along the way, she has found time to obtain a degree in archaeology, and to work in a selection of bars, shops and offices while building up experience in a wide variety of stage and broadcast roles.

Karen has featured in an impressive array of short films including Stramash, Goldfish and Twelve, all of which were filmed in Scotland, and most recently appeared as Sadie Carter in Monarch of the Glen. She is also building a reputation as a voice-over artiste of charm and versatility both on radio and TV.

Appearing on stage from an early age, Karen was groomed by the highly regarded Glasgow Schools Youth Theatre, where she shared the stage with an impressive array of future actors including Joe McFadden (Crow Road), Natalie Robb (The Bill) and Stephen McCole (Orphans and The High Life) amongst others. Her stage credits have been wide and varied in recent years, from classic roles such as Eliza Doolittle in Pygmalion, to her heart rending portrayal of Beth in Janet Paisley’s The Refuge.

Full stage, film and TV credits can be found on Karen’s CV.