Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Ed MacArthur join forces as rival party entertainers in String V SPITTA

SPITTA (Kiell Smith-Bynoe - Ghosts, Taskmaster), is a grime bar-spitting maverick from East London who's shaken up the kids' entertainment scene. Meanwhile, every kid within a 5-mile radius of the Kings Road wants charming, classical musician Silly String (Ed MacArthur - Dreamland, Bad Education), and his Silly Songs. In String V SPITTA, these two big hitters of the children's entertainment circuit are forced to put aside their rivalry, swallow their pride and perform as a double act in a once in a lifetime booking: little Anastasia's sixth birthday party. And you're invited.

Kiell and Ed tell British Comedy Guide more about children's entertainment, balloon animals and why they disagree about party bags...

Okay, we sense a bit of rivalry here... you guys good? Sounds like you've got to come together for the collab of all collabs. Is this like Mr Tumble meets Dizzee Rascal?

Ed: Ha! Well, we may barb, slander and physically threaten one another onstage but offstage we are, in the warmest and friendliest sense, work colleagues.

Kiell: I'm planning a massive bust up in about 2 years so that we can have a reunion tour like One Direction. Stockholm 2027, baby!

What's the best party entertainment you've seen, at a children's or grown-up party? Can it ever be re-created?

Ed: I was wandering around Green Man Festival in Wales last year, dealing with the grown-up news that my wife was pregnant and wishing I could be a child again, without a care in the world. I stumbled across a children's entertainment collective playing Jenga in front of an audience of 200 people in a field, with dramatic music, live commentary, flash dancing and fancy dress. I think it was the best thing I've ever seen. My son will grow up knowing that a firm handshake, a winning smile and an aptitude for Jenga are an invaluable way to make a strong first impression in Canary Wharf's financial district.

Kiell: When I was about 7 Daniel Absolon had a Power Rangers party, his Dad dressed up as a baddie. We smashed the shit out of him. Honestly, it was BAD. Poor guy must've been concussed, we were beating him up like Buffy used to batter those vampires. Still the best party I've been to.

If you had to make a balloon animal to represent each of you, what would you be?

Ed: Mine would be a pheasant because a) pheasants are posh and b) apparently I have the running style of a pheasant.

Kiell: If I had to make it??? Defo a dog. Coz I can only do a dog. Don't tell anyone but if you make a dog and tell a child it's a lion, they believe you. That kinda makes me a dog I suppose. This has worked out very well.

Can you give each other a compliment? Go on, just one.

Kiell: Ed has the best work ethic of anyone I've ever worked with. Actually it's only matched by Olly Cambridge. The idea of working solidly until the task is finished just pisses me off. I NEED A BREAK, A WALK, COUPLA TWEETS AND TO WATCH SOME STUFF ON YOUTUBE.

Ed: I think it's a great decision for everyone involved that you've not yet become a father, Kiell.

Are there party bags in String V SPITTA? What's in them?

Ed: There aren't party bags. But we must correct this immediately! And fill them with fun, nostalgic items reminiscent of my childhood: cricket balls, betting slips and divorce.

Kiell: Party bags? What the hell do you think we're getting paid for this? Do you think we're Trinny & Susannah?