The Pajama Men: "We're strange little mammals stuck to a wet rock falling through space."

In the Middle of No One comes to Glasgow in December. How has this show evolved over the course of the year?

Mark: We are constantly tweaking our shows, adding and subtracting material, changing lines and cutting dialogue. A lot of this editing happens on stage during performance as we are always improvising. We love to call each other out when we make a mistake, or just screw with each other in general. We strive to make the show as tight as possible without killing the spontaneity. We want the audience to feel safe in the proverbial train ride we've taken them on, but we like to remind them that it could, for sure, run off the rails at any moment.

There are sophisticated philosophical ideas in your shows - as well as moments of pure silliness. Do you see seriousness and ridiculousness as complementary?

Mark: For sure. When we are creating a show we look for a balance between the big, silly, often physical moments and the more subtle introspective bits (and the ones that fall in-between). Often it works itself out in a way where a big moment will come naturally after the more 'serious' as a break in the action. Juxtaposing these things really helps us add a sense of constant change and motion in the show to keep the audience guessing.

Which double acts have inspired you?

Mark: It took me a little while to get into the Mighty Boosh, but once I did I became a fan for life. I really appreciate how they create a world and invite the audience to come along for the ride without any apology or handholding. Oh, and the Coen brothers are my favourite. That's a double act right?

Describe the world-view of the Pajama Men.

Shenoah: Well, nothing's sacred in a way. I mean, we're not mean-spirited, but just about anything's fair game. Even the hardest things in life, we've confronted with jokes. We're a bunch of strange little mammals stuck to a wet rock falling through space. We find it a little hard to take seriously. My dad once said that if his life was a film that film was definitely a comedy. I think it's a great way of looking at things.

Are there any plans for the Pajama Men to work in other mediums after the tour? A film, perhaps? Or an album?

Mark: Yeah! We're currently developing a screenplay with some very nice people, as well as a television pilot. Both are mediums that we are really excited and passionate about exploring in the coming years.