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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

Festival launch of the week: York Jazz Fest, Thursday October 1 to Sunday October 4

York Jazz Fest: Four days, six venues, one city THE inaugural York Jazz Fest will run from October 1 to October 4. Spanning four days of live performances, discovery and community, the festival will highlight the full spectrum of jazz, ranging from timeless, classic standards to forward-thinking, contemporary sounds. Designed to celebrate both Yorkshire and …

Introducing: Hephaestus Theatre in debut show Richard iii Redux at The Basement, City Screen Picturehouse, 10/9/2026

Louisa Ashdown, as The Actor, left, and Georgina Way, as The Presenter, in rehearsal for Hephaestus Theatre’s Richard iii Redux YORK company Hephaestus Theatre will make its debut with Richard iii Redux in a bold performance at The Basement, City Screen Playhouse, York, on September 10 at 7.30pm. Written by Kaite O’Reilly with Phillip Zarrilli, …

More Things To Do in York and beyond. Hutch’s List No 34, from The York Press

Mary Anning Rocks at Yorkshire Museum, York. Picture: Antony Chappel Ross DINOSAUR adventures and the CBeebies house party, Sparks’ York return after 52 years and Leeds Festival’s summer serenade offer contrasts aplenty in Charles Hutchinson’s choices for the days ahead. Last-chance holiday activities: Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens, York, open Tuesdays to Sundays, 10am to 5pm …