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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: Martin Dreyer’s verdict on York Guildhall Orchestra, York Barbican, May 10

Violinist Bradley Creswick YORK Barbican’s orchestra-in-residence ended its season with a mixed bag centred around Bruch’s First Violin Concerto – by far the most famous of the three he wrote – alongside two overtures from opposite ends of the Romantic era, plus Britten’s Sea Interludes and Ravel’s La Valse. It was all very tastefully delivered …

REVIEW: Martin Dreyer’s verdict on Ebor Singers & Manchester Baroque, The Quire, York Minster, May 16

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Nature lovers of the week: Navigators Art presents Back To The Garden, York Festival of Ideas, The Basement, City Screen Picturehouse, York, Saturday, 7.30pm

The poster for Navigators Art’s Back To The Garden event at The Basement, City Screen Picturehouse NAVIGATORS Art has invited York performers to celebrate and explore the 2026 York Festival of Ideas theme of Place and Space with a focus on the peaceful, wild, mythical, inspirational green worlds of gardens. Original words and music feature …