Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals

Hundreds of comedians have not been paid by the Leicester Comedy Festival, which attracted around 100,000 spectators and over 500 acts. Organizers stated that the delay in payments was due to cash flow issues. Artists like Ben Alborough and Zoe Brownstone expressed their frustration over the situation, emphasizing the importance of paying performers to ensure the festival's success.