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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

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: Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile The Musical, York Theatre Royal, today and tomorrow ****

Jordan Eskeisa, Marienella Phillips, Chelsea Da Silva (The Enormous Crocodile), Precious Abimbola and Ciara Hudson in a scene from The Enormous Crocodile. Picture: Danny Kaan TWO days gone, only two to go, so let’s make this review snappy. He’s green, he’s greedy, he’s grumptious. Now he’s been transformed into a “crocmobile”, steered by Chelsea Da …

Riding Lights revive Dario Fo’s riotous twist on Mystery Plays in subversive comedy Mistero Buffo at Friargate Theatre

TWO wild strangers will roll into York today for the 2026 York Mystery Plays Fringe, tasked with telling tales destined to turn the city upside down. Combining ferocious wit and fearless physical storytelling, artistic director Paul Birch’s production of Mistero Buffo for York’s Christian theatre company, Riding Lights, will tear into faith, power, profit and …

More Things To Do in York and beyond. Hutch’s List No. 26, from The York Press

Becky Hill: High-energy performance on Knavesmire track THE York Mystery Plays on waggon wheels, Becky Hill on Knavesmire, Calendar Girls in the round and early music beyond borders promise high summer times for Charles Hutchinson. Under starter’s orders: Becky Hill, Summer Music Saturday, York Racecourse, today, first race at 1.20pm BECKY Hill, two-time BRIT Award …