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Comedian Karen Dunbar cancels tour dates claiming promoter has not paid her

Comedian Karen Dunbar cancels tour dates claiming promoter has not paid her
BBC Scotland Wednesday 04 November 2026, 11:05 UTC 1 min read
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Dunbar claimed she had only been paid for five of her previous 39 tour dates, a claim disputed by promoter Breakneck Comedy.

Dunbar claimed she had only been paid for five of her previous 39 tour dates, a claim disputed by promoter Breakneck Comedy.
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