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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

REVIEW: Around The World In 80 Days-ish, York Theatre Royal, roll up, roll up, until August 3 ****

THIS circus has left town twice before, in 2021 after 23 days and 2023 after only three for a national tour, but all the stops are pulled out for the big top’s return under a new-ish name, Around The World In 80 Days-ish. This time, at the height of the circus summer season, creative director …

York Proms heads for Sunday sell-out when soprono Jane Burnell and tenor Joshua Baxter perform at Museum Gardens

THE 2024 York Proms is close to selling out as the picnic concert with the fireworks finish returns to York Museum Gardens on Sunday. Against the backdrop of the ruins of St Mary’s Abbey, organiser Rebecca Newman presents the 7.45pm programme of classical classics, operatic arias and film music, topped off by the de rigueur …

REVIEW: The 39 Steps, Grand Opera House, York, until Saturday ****

FIERY Angel’s spiffing touring production of The 39 Steps is back on the road after eight years, although Patrick Barlow’s rollercoaster ride through John Buchan’s tale of murder, suspense and intrigue and Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 spy thriller is never far from a Yorkshire stage. In that touring hiatus, Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre has staged it …