2012/2013  SHOWS 'FREE POUND' and 'I AM ORIG'
watch I AM ORIG in full on vimeo 

MALCOLM HARDEE AWARD NOMINEE 2012

'Great jokes, with an easy, confident manner. Cassidy seems to have a real commitment to making intelligent comedy shows about fun ideas'    Fringe Guru Aug 2012

  Kate Byard – Nathan Cassidy: I am Orig 

Nathan Cassidy is an incredible human being. His film, I am Orig has this enlightening effect where you suddenly 'get it'. I left the screening feeling warm, generous and positive about the human race. It was funny and thought provoking at the same time and without a doubt the best thing I saw at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2012.

Since leaving Edinburgh I have had countless conversations with friends, family, strangers about the philosophy of I am Orig which usually end with me scribbling Nathan's details down on napkins, receipts or backs of hands so that they too can experience the film and the realisation of what it means to make a difference.

A truly unforgettable and life-affirming, well spent hour. Nathan Cassidy is a gem!

 www.justgiving.com/freepound  text ORIG99 1 to 70070 to give £1

Here are clips from the shows and a radio interview recorded during the Fringe:

Links to further press about the shows:
Nathan's 2012 Edinburgh Show 'Free Pound' is one of Chortle's highlights of the Free Fringe and one of the Daily Record's 'Best shows to see' EDINBURGH 2012 DETAILS

‘Gloriously entertaining’ (Chortle) Nathan Cassidy brings his third stand-up show to Edinburgh, and this time he’s paying you to see it!

The show is about generosity and a man who saved his whole life for a day that never came.

'I am Orig' - 50 minutes of film , plus live director's commentary!  And  he'll pay you to see this one too. See a clip below.

The shows are supported by Virgin Trains and other companies in support of charity. 

Free.  50p given during the show.
PRESS RELEASE:  EDINBURGH

poster designed for free by Joseph Champniss

'likeably puckish...amongst the most astonishing, tear-inducing sights at the Fringe'  (full review see below) Jay Richardson, Fest 18/08/11  

‘Gloriously entertaining through sheer energy and chutzpah.  Reminiscent of an early Vic Reeves’
Steve Bennett, Chortle

INTERVIEW

So Nathan, are you giving away money because you're desperate for audience?  
Obviously not.  However in last year's Edinburgh show I didn't even break even on my flyerer.  Give me a break.
So why are you doing it? 
I'm talking about generosity in the stand-up.  And in the film it's been fascinating seeing what happens when you just give money away in the street.  Some people have been delighted, other angry.
Angry?
Yep, a few times people have barked 'You should be giving it to charity'.  I've then said, 'But you could give it to charity'.  That made them more angry.  Anyway, profits from the shows will be going to charity.
Profits?
I'm encouraging people to be generous, that's the point.  Off the back of the idea, lots of people and companies have given me free stuff meaning I'm doing Edinburgh for virtually nothing - I've got free accomodation, venues, travel with Virgin Trains, poster design, poster distribution with City Posters.  I've spent a year giving money away and actually I've ended up in profit.
Eh?
Stop asking questions and come and see the shows.  Anyway - who are you?  Aren't you just Nathan writing this?
Yep.