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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

Landline: 01423 771748

Very mobile phone: 07958 262019

Facebook: Charles Hutchinson

Twitter: @charleshutchpr1

Instagram: @charleshutchpress

Breaking News

York Ice Trail 2025 to extend the city’s winter deep freeze with Icebox’s sculptural display on February 1 and 2

YORK Ice Trail, Make It York’s annual “free weekend of frosty fun”, returns on February 1 and 2 with a 2025 theme of Origins as York’s streets are turned into an icy wonderland of frozen tableau. Among the 30 ice sculptures showcasing 2,000 years of city history will be a Roman shield, a Viking helmet, …

York Light Opera Company to stage Legally Blonde The Musical at York Theatre Royal with Emma Swainston as Elle Woods

OMIGOD You Guys! Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to York Theatre Royal in York Light Opera Company’s fabulously pink production from February 13 to 22. The sassy and stylish award-winning musical comedy with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin and book by Heather Hach is directed by Martyn Knight. Emma Swainston will take …

Snow Patrol to play Scarborough Open Air Theatre on June 27. Tickets on sale on Fri

SNOW Patrol will return to Scarborough Open Air Theatre on June 27 for the first time since July 2021. Tickets go on sale on Friday at 9am at ticketmaster.co.uk and scarboroughopenairtheatre.com. The Northern Irish-Scottish indie rock band will be led as ever by Gary Lightbody, accompanied by long-time members Nathan Connolly, lead guitar, and Johnny McDaid, piano. …