About Partners in Rhyme – professional vocal jazz & comedy duo based in London
We are Partners in Rhyme, a raffishly reputable cabaret duo giving classic songs a contemporary twist, serving a blend of cabaret originals, jazz/swing favourites and newer numbers that are sure to cause a stir on the dance floor.
Classically trained as Cambridge choral scholars, we specialise in writing and performing parodies, which have since featured in international media and at the 10 Downing Street Christmas party (despite being vetoed by Mr Cameron’s aides).
From private parties to corporate events, we perform cabaret sets to amuse and delight, accompanied by piano, or a jazz trio of piano, double bass and drums or even a bigger band with London’s best brass players, depending on your requirements.
We have sung for two princes, two PMs, and at the ‘7th best party in the world’ (according to Time magazine). So have us sing for you…
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The Bespoke Song
Our luxury V.I.P. 7-star service...
To make your party unforgettable - or to give an unforgettable gift - we can write you a personalised song.
Tell us some fun facts about your beloved / best friend / CEO...
We'll make it all rhyme. Set it to a favourite tune. Then voilà.
Then here's one we did at a 50th at Somerset House for a suave lawyer (whose friends tease him for trying to cultivate a 007 mystique).
And... one we did at a hen night (for a formidable lady called Clare who is finally marrying her old flame).
9 Verified Reviews
"Every generation needs a classy, charming, original, fresh-faced, stylish and witty musical double-act. We’ve found ours: Partners in Rhyme."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"“Completely transformed the austere State Dining Room for our Christmas party... effortlessly got everyone dancing... their 'Me And My Shadow' parody received a raucous reception... they were the highlight of the evening!”"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"“Satirical charm and old-fashioned suave.”"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Performers at our galas have included Edward Fox, Robert Bathurst and Alexander Armstrong... the need to 'get it right' for both the fundraising and 600 audience is of the utmost importance… Getting it right was exactly what Partners in Rhyme did!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"B&C's bespoke song for my wife's 50th at Highclere Castle made her laugh and cry at the same time... I cannot recommend them highly enough. My advice: book them."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Had fun last night at The Pheasantry. A lovely crowd. Thank you to everyone who was there. I can highly recommend comedy musical duo Partners in Rhyme who will be playing there next Saturday 3rd Sept. Two very funny gifted and rather gorgeous young men...what's not to like?! go see X"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Thank you SO much for the most amazing evening. The bespoke song was so fantastic, funny, brilliant.... you made my birthday very very special."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"I commissioned a song for my company's quarterly review party - my colleagues dished the dirt on office politics and B&C came up with an ingenious parody of our company jingle which had everyone in fits of laughter!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Their bespoke song was utterly hilarious, really got the audience going and gave the impression that they had known all those mentioned intimately for years! It absolutely made our party."
Verified booking on FixTheMusicSet List
Cabaret / dinner set (30 mins)
Well Did You Evah? from High Society
The Lady is a Tramp to our updated ‘slummy mummy’ lyrics
Me and My Shadow vetoed Clegg/Cameron version, performed at 10 Downing St Christmas party
Greece Frightenin' Merkel & Tsipras sing 'Summer Nights' from Grease
Crackers for Cheese a ‘cheesy’ love song
I Wanna Be Like You monkey song from Disney’s Jungle Book
The Prince Harry Song our parody of 'Prince Ali' from Disney’s Aladdin
Just One Drink? a cautionary tale about midweek drinking...
Swing / Jazz Classics Dance set (1hr +)
Let’s Face the Music and Dance
Mambo Italiano
Cheek to Cheek, Heaven, I’m in Heaven
Sway
Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend
Fly Me to the Moon
That’s Amore
Polkadots and Moonbeams
Beyond the Sea
My Way
New York, New York
Chart Covers Dance set (1hr +)
Happy Pharrell
Uptown Funk Mark Ronson
Senorita Justin Timberlake
Rather Be Clean Bandit
Shake It Off Taylor Swift
Toxic Britney Spears
Valerie Amy Winehouse
Lush Life Zara Larsson
What Makes You Beautiful One Direction
Viva La Vida Coldplay
Dancing In The Moonlight Toploader
Ignition R Kelly
Hey Ya OutKast
Pop Classics Dance Set
Hound Dog Elvis Presley
Johnny B Goode Chuck Berry
I Saw Her Standing There The Beatles
Twist ’n’ Shout The Beatles
I Feel Fine The Beatles
I’m A Believer The Monkees
Moondance Van Morrison
Mr Blue Sky Electric Light Orchestra
SOS Abba
You Can Call Me Al Paul Simon
It’s Raining Men The Weather Girls
Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You, I Love You Baby Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons
French Classics
Je Ne Regrette Rien Edith Piaf
La Foule Edith Piaf
Ne Me Quitte Pas Jacques Brel
Sous Le Ciel de Paris Juliette Greco
Chanson de Maxence Michel Legrand
Ma Plus Belle Histoire D'Amour C'est Vous Barbara
Originals and Cabaret
The Lady is a Tramp our updated ‘slummy mummy’ version
The Prince Harry Song parody of 'Prince Ali' from Disney's Aladdin
Just One Drink? our very own drinking song
Greece Frightenin' Tsipras / Merkel 'Summer Nights' from Grease
Me and My Shadow vetoed Clegg/Cameron version, performed at 10 Downing St Christmas party
Teddy Bears’ Picnic our Great British version
Wimbledon Song new take on the Wombling Song, in celebration of tennis
Oxbridge Blues a reworded hymn mash, reflecting on University days
Auld Lang Syne with original Scottish Referendum-themed verses
Crackers for Cheese a 'cheesy' love song
Nous Voyageons by Michel Legrand- our new translation
Tu Vuò Fa' L'Americano new English translation
Christmas Cheer a new Christmas song
Mad Dogs and Englishmen Noel Coward
The Gnu Song Flanders and Swann
Anything Goes Cole Porter / P. G. Wodehouse / A. C. M. Drew
Poisoning Pigeons in the Park Tom Lehrer
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square Clair De Lune version by Ed Rex
Michelle Lennon / McCartney
I Wanna Be Like You from Disney’s Jungle Book
Guys and Dolls from Guys and Dolls
Jazz standards etc for dancing
Showreel of party classics
Let’s Face the Music and Dance
Fly Me To The Moon
Cheek to Cheek
I Get a Kick out of You
Come Fly With Me
Blue Skies
That’s Amore
Blue Moon
Mambo Italiano
Old Devil Moon
Volare
Jeepers Creepers
Sway
Lullaby of Birdland
Almost Like Being in Love
Beyond the Sea
The Birth of the Blues
Hallelujah I Love Her So
I Feel Fine The Beatles - all jazzed up
I Saw Her Standing There The Beatles - all jazzed up
Senorita Justin Timberlake
You’ve Got a Friend in Me
Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You, I Love You Baby
Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend
Slower dances / standards etc
My Way
Feeling Good
New York, New York
Moon River
Autumn Leaves
My Funny Valentine
These Foolish Things
Just One Of Those Things
In the Wee Small Hours
What a Difference A Day Made
On The Street Where You Live
Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
Strangers in the Night
One For My Baby
What a Wonderful World
Summertime
My Way
Mr Bojangles
Lush Life
Polka Dots and Moonbeams
My Ideal
The Very Thought Of You
Let There Be Love
Straighten Up and Fly Right
The Girl from Ipanema
Dream a Little Dream of Me
My Favourite Things
Oh What A Beautiful Morning
From Russia With Love
Skyfall
Viva La Vida
The Wind Cries Mary Jamie Cullum version