Olly Hite
PizzaExpress Live Chelsea

Olly Hite

calendar_todayFRI · May 29, 2026 · 20:00

About the Event

There is nowhere to hide when it’s just a man and eighty-eight keys. This is the raw, soulful version of Olly Hite set to haunt the red-velvet intimacy of Chelsea.

Returning to his SW3 stomping ground, Hite is stripping away the stadium-sized polish of his recent work to reveal the artisan underneath. While his cinematic anthem "Take Me to Stamford Bridge" was produced by Grammy-winner Lorne Balfe and released via the legendary Cherry Red Records, this night is about the "hushed-breath" connection of a solo performance. Even the B-side, the gritty "Chelsea Chelsea Chelsea," will be reimagined here in its purest, most soulful form.

Returning to his SW3 stomping ground, Hite is stripping away the stadium-sized polish of his recent work to reveal the artisan underneath. While his cinematic anthem "Take Me to Stamford Bridge" was produced by Grammy-winner Lorne Balfe and released via the legendary Cherry Red Records, this night is about the "hushed-breath" connection of a solo performance. Even the B-side, the gritty "Chelsea Chelsea Chelsea," will be reimagined here in its purest, most soulful form.

Hite’s pedigree is undeniable; he’s a craftsman who has navigated the industry's highest peaks—collaborating with Fatboy Slim and multi-Grammy winner Robert Cutarella, and touring with the likes of Chesney Hawkes. But at The Pheasantry, the focus shifts to the personal.

The setlist promises a journey through the melodic heart of his acclaimed album, Songs from the Drawing Room, alongside the first live outings of brand New Works. Expect a masterclass in songwriting where every note carries the weight of a storyteller at his peak. In the basement of the King’s Road, Hite isn't just playing a gig; he’s inviting you into the room where the music begins.