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

About

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

Very mobile phone: 07958 262019

Facebook: Charles Hutchinson

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/CharlesHutchinson

Podcast: https://twobigegos.buzzsprout.com/1187561

Twitter: @charleshutchpr1

Instagram: @charleshutchpress

Breaking News

REVIEW: Inspired By Theatre in Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York, until Saturday ****

Iain Harvey’s Jesus in Inspired By Theatre’s Jesus Christ Superstar. Picture: Dan Crawfurd-Porter WARNING: “This production contains intense scenes, frightening imagery, stylised violence and themes of death and religious conflict,” states the Joseph Rowntree Theatre website. Parental discretion and a minimum age of 12 are advised. Such are the signs of 21st century times, whereas …

REVIEW: Here & Now: The Steps Musical, Grand Opera House, York, until Sunday ***

River Medway’s Jem, centre, in the Code Fabulous rendition of Chain Reaction in Here & Now: The Steps Musical. Picture: Pamela Raith A JUKEBOX musical is defined as a stage or film musical that “generally uses songs everyone knows and loves, creating a sense of instant familiarity and singalong fun”. Then add a storyline, a …

Martyn Knight to make exit with Annie after 21 years of directing York Light Opera Company at York Theatre Royal

Chloe Jones’s Lily St Regis and Martin Lay’s Rooster in York Light Opera Company’s Annie. Picture: Matthew Kitchen Photography MARTYN Knight directs York Light Opera Company for the last time in its first staging of Annie in 25 years at York Theatre Royal from tomorrow to February 21. “It’s my swan song for York Light after …