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
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
Badapple Theatre revisits life on wartime farm in revival of Back To The Land Girls
On the fence: Pip Cook’s Biddy, left, and Ellen Carnazza’s Buff in Badapple Theatre’s revival of Back To The Land Girls. Picture: Karl Andre Photography BADAPPLE Theatre, purveyors of theatre on your doorstep near and not so near, are half way through a revival of one of the Green Hammerton company’s best-loved plays from its …
Roll up! Roll up! Sarah Hall Baqai spins the art of razzle-dazzle “distraction” in Bread & Circuses show at Rise@Bluebird Bakery
Bread & Circuses, board, house paint, acrylic and metal leaf on plywood, the title piece from Sarah Hall Baqai’s exhibition. Note the harlequin balancing the letter ‘S’ on his foot IN the words of Juvenal, the Roman poet circa 100AD, “give them bread and circuses and they will never revolt”. Roll forward to Autumn 2026AD …
REVIEW: Paranormal Activity, Grand Opera House, York, until Saturday ****
WHEN Paranormal Activity premiered at Leeds Playhouse in August 2024, the Playhouse website stated: “American couple James and Lou move to London to escape their past…we can’t say anything else.” Obviously, a review has to say rather more than that, but the Playhouse poster’s instruction of “Shhh! No spoilers” remains pertinent two years later, even …
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