Robert White (comedian)

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Robert White is an English comedian, music teacher, and YouTuber. [1] He was the runner-up on series 12 of Britain's Got Talent in 2018.

Early life

White is from Horsham in West Sussex, England. [2]

Career

White is a primary school music teacher. [2] He has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival since 2010. [1]

White was the runner-up on series 12 of Britain's Got Talent, second to comedian Lee Ridley. [2] In 2018, he launched his primer "Tank Top Tour". [1] [3] In April 2019, White released a song to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day. [4]

Artistry

White is known for his improvisational skills, anarchic performance style, and a "chaotic stage presence." [5]

Awards and honours

In 2010, White won the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality. [5]

Personal life

White is gay, dyslexic, has Asperger syndrome and is a quarter Welsh. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Britain's Got Talent star Robert White announces first tour". Chortle. 25 June 2018. Retrieved 2019-04-15.
  2. 1 2 3 Duncan, Amy (2018-06-04). "Robert White's BGT audition, semi-final and final performances recap". Metro. Retrieved 2019-04-15.
  3. Bolton, Gay (6 April 2019). "Britain's Got Talent finalist Robert White's live comedy show in Chesterfield". Derbyshire Times. Retrieved 2019-04-15.
  4. "Robert White's song about living with Aspergers". Chortle. 2 April 2019. Retrieved 2019-04-15.
  5. 1 2 Wilkinson, Sue (21 March 2019). "Britain's Got Talent comedy hit Robert White brings his debut tour to Yorkshire - where to see him and how to get tickets". Scarborough News. Retrieved 2019-04-15.