I got to double time it this week with two of my favourite double acts; emerging hipsters ‘This Is Siberian Husky’ with their show Quadrophonic Kaleidoscope and the oldest man-boys in Australian comedy ‘Anyone for Tennis?’ in Prepare to be Tuned... God knows these boys know how to handle a bat and ball combination.

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So here we all are, together...

AFT: Let's hug... mmm, ergh what's that?

TISH: Are we? What are you talking about? TISH are alone in a small cabin in Swansea.

In a nutshell, what’s so good about your show?

AFT: Our show is jam-packed with songs that make sweet love to your eardrums. It's the equivalent of our songs approaching your eardrums at a bar, charming them, wooing them, then taking them from behind in a dirty alleyway at 3am while they whisper "I'm not usually like this".

TISH: It’s sketch. I think that medium still exists. I hope we’re not breaking the law. We’re in the guide as ‘theater’ but that’s only because the festival doesn’t give you the option of labelling yourself as sketch. I must write an email about that. Anyway, Quadraphonic Kaleidoscope isn’t just sketch, it’s our take on it. We employ a heavy sound component in our comedy and this show’s sound effects and music will be in quadraphonic four-channel surround sound – Only the best-outdated technology for us! I think we’ve both listened to Pink Floyd’s 'Dark Side of The Moon' once too often. It’s taking over our lives. I can’t put the kettle on without including it in a tape-looped sequence in 7/8 times. Kettle anecdotes aside, we use sound to create moods and atmospheres, link sketches and hopefully construct an immersive experience.

If could have anyone in the world attend your show who would it be?
AFT: Jase - To be honest, I'm just happy if Doody shows up.  

TISH: Shaun Micallef. Or Mr. Rod Gallagher of 327 Upway Crescent, Moorabbin. He’s not as famous or funny, but I think he could use a night out.

Who do you think could benefit from seeing your show or from advice from you in general?

AFT: People who have seen other “musical comedy” “duos” and think they are “pretty good”. We would melt their faces off.

TISH: Spores. As for advice, we write letters to the member states of the UN Security Council frequently offering opinions. Only Russia ever replies.

How long have you been around? If this is your first show why are you doing it? If not why are you persisting?

AFT: This is our fourth MICF; we keep persisting because deep in our hearts we know it's just a matter of time till we get hired for a real job.

TISH: TISH’s debut show was last year, but Dan and I have been performing sketch together in various forms and groups for some time. Why do we persist? It’s a good question. We’ve never asked ourselves why and after contemplating it deeply we’ve decided to retire. Dan is going to sell calligraphy part-time and I’m going to sit alone in a castle nursing a cognac, stewing over my regrets.

Why do you think I, Lou Sanz, picked you guys as my ‘Double Time’ choice for the festival?

AFT: After that crazy night last comedy festival, we're not at all surprised that we sprang to mind.

TISH: Lou Sanz is producing Quadraphonic Kaleidoscope, so I assume it’s unashamed self-interest.

If you could fan-pash any other comic attending the festival who would it be? And why?

AFT: Doody - Does Jase count as a fan?

TISH: The Pajama Men. They’re a duo, so Dan and I get one each this way.

If you want to add anything here... go ahead.

AFT: *Pashing Noises*

TISH: Oh gosh, um… check out some of our audio treats online at www.thisissiberianhusky.com. Wear headphones and a cape as you listen. It’s nice to dress-up sometimes.

Thanks boys x

Book here!