Karen Dunbar cancels remaining tour dates in dispute with promoter

Glasgow comedian Karen Dunbar has cancelled the remaining shows on her tour, saying she has not been paid by the promoter.

The Chewin' The Fat star announced the news on Instagram. She said that, having performed 39 shows, she had been paid for only five of them.

"I've never been in a situation like this"

In her video, Dunbar said she had been touring for the last two months and had done 39 shows – it would have been 40, but one had been cancelled.

"Honestly, I've never been in a situation like this in my life. The stress has been unbelievable and I am so sorry for the people that have bought tickets and will not be coming," she said.

She told fans: "Hopefully you'll be able to get a refund through the promoter through where you bought them."

Legal action planned

Dunbar later said she would be taking the promoter to court over the dispute, but she has not named the company involved. The promoter's side of the dispute has not been made public.

Some dates will go ahead

The tour began in Giffnock in September and had been due to run until November 28, finishing in Ayr.

However, upcoming shows in Peebles, Greenock and Shotts will go ahead as planned, as they are being run by a different company.

Ticket holders for cancelled dates are advised to contact the outlet where they bought their tickets about refunds.

Dunbar signed off her message with thanks to fans: "Thanks to everybody that supported me. Onward and upward!"

A Scottish comedy favourite

Dunbar became a household name in Scotland through BBC sketch show Chewin' The Fat and her own series, The Karen Dunbar Show. She has since built a career across comedy, theatre and pantomime, and is a regular on Scottish stages.