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Welcome to Charles Hutch Press, the Hutch hub for arts, culture  and What’s On in York and beyond. 

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WHO IS CHARLES HUTCH PRESS?

The Story

Charles Hutchinson has moved to pastures new yet still familiar after more than 30 years as the voice of the arts and culture at The Press, York.

Dubbed the “cultural linchpin of Yorkshire” for his distinctive coverage of theatre, music, comedy, film and the visual arts, Charles continues to work the arts beat in York and across God’s Own Arty Country.

This site provides previews, reviews, interviews and breaking news of the thriving cultural scene that he so passionately supports.

In establishing the Charles Hutchinson Culture Hub, he is also available to provide copy-writing and press services to spread your word to the media industry.

Contact Charles too for public-speaking engagements, hosting question-and-answer sessions, lecturing on journalism and the arts and radio comment.

Contact

charles.hutchinson104@gmail.com

Landline: 01423 771748

Very mobile phone: 07958 262019

Facebook: Charles Hutchinson

Twitter: @charleshutchpr1

Instagram: @charleshutchpress

Breaking News

What’s On in Ryedale, York and beyond as dazzling Christmas delights galore open. Hutch’s List No 42, from Gazette & Herald

CHRISTMAS Day is still more than a month away but the season of festive exhibitions, installations and trails is up and running, as Charles Hutchinson reports. 30,000 baubles and counting: Alice’s Christmas Wonderland, Castle Howard, near Malton, until January 5 2025 FALL down the rabbit hall into “an experience like no other”: C S Lewis’s …

Pick Me Up Theatre to launch revival of Nativity! The Musical with 48 school children in cast at Grand Opera House

PICK Me Up Theatre have revealed the full cast for Nativity! The Musical in the return of the York company’s hit show from two years ago at the Grand Opera House, York, from Friday. Adam Sowter, of musical duo Fladam, will assistant Mr Poppy alongside Alex Hogg as teacher Mr Maddens, Alexandra Mather as Jennifer Lore, Jonny Holbek as Mr Shakespeare and James Willstrop as …

REVIEW: John Godber Company in The Highwayman, York Theatre Royal Studio, today at 2pm and 7.45pm ***

JOHN Godber is making history in more than one way in his new theatrical adventure. After more than 70 plays framed around modern culture and mores, he has gone back in time for his first historical romp. Here is the background: “The year is 1769, when Yorkshire’s population has exploded, the races at York are …