Email: gac@grenvillemusic.co.uk

Tel: 01761 472468

Every ​THURSDAY from 2.00-4.00pm
At: St John the Apostle Church, Montpellier Road, Torquay TQ1 1BJ
Led by Craig Northway - Accompanist Martyn St James

The Good Afternoon Choir Torquay have chosen to support
Headway Devon
with their fundraising concerts & events in 2026

The Good Afternoon Choir Torquay rehearse every Thursday afternoon at St John the Apostle Church from 2.00-4.00pm.

Grenville Jones, the founder of the Good Afternoon Choirs is delighted that Craig Northway is the leader of the Good Afternoon Choir Torquay.

Craig studied music at Plymouth University, and since then has enjoyed 20 years in the theatre industry, performing all over the world. Having produced, directed and performed in theatre shows for the last two decades, he has a passion for music and performing. He is currently the Director of Music at St.John’s Church in Torquay, and is so excited to be heading up Torquay GAC.

A warm welcome awaits any new members, there are NO auditions and everyone is welcome! There is no charge for attending your first rehearsal. Come alone or with a friend – either way the Choir will be pleased to meet you. You will be joining over 1,000 people singing at Good Afternoon Choirs around the South West and beyond!

Membership forms are available to collect at every rehearsal. The choir rehearsals are in 4 terms of 10 weeks and members pay £63 per term – this covers room and piano hire, music, admin and musician fees. You do not need to join at the start of a term, you can simply come along to any rehearsal and pick up a membership form should you wish to join the choir – your fee will then be worked out for the remainder of that term.

If you have any questions about the Choir please contact Karin at Grenville's office in Westfield/Midsomer Norton via e-mail karin@grenvillemusic.co.uk or tel 01761 472468.

Martyn St James - Accompanist
Good Afternoon Choir EXMOUTH & Good Afternoon Choir TORQUAY
Martyn has over 30 years’ experience as a professional musician working holiday parks, theatres and cruise ships as a keyboard player and musical director. An accomplished backing musician who has worked with the likes of Bucks Fizz, Joe Pasquale, Norman Wisdom, Matt Munro, Canon & Ball and Bob Monkhouse
during his career.
He spent 20 years as musical director for “UK Productions Pantomimes” and toured the UK theatres with Duggie Chapmans wartime variety show “We’ll Meet Again” and Roger Dean’s “Johnny Cash Story”.
Martyn also spent 8 years cruising with “Page & Moy” on the Ocean Majesty, Ocean Monarch, and a world cruise on the “Saga Rose” writing and recording over 20 production shows.
He moved to Devon to semi retire in 2017 and now works locally as a pianist and entertainer in the hotels and clubs.

MEET THE CHOIR LEADERS

REHEARSAL DATES
2026

October
Thurs 1 – week 10
Thurs 8 – Term 1
Thurs 15
Thurs 22
Thurs 29 – No rehearsal/Half Term

November
Thurs 5
Thurs 12
Thurs 19
Thurs 26

December
Thurs 3
Thurs 10
Thurs 17 – week 10
Break for Christmas

Craig Northway - Conductor
Good Afternoon Choir EXMOUTH & Good Afternoon Choir TORQUAY
Craig studied music at Plymouth University, and since then has enjoyed 20 years in the theatre industry, performing all over the world. Having produced, directed and performed in theatre shows for the last two decades, he has a passion for music and performing. He is currently the Director of Music at St.John’s Church in Torquay, and is so excited to be heading up GAC Torquay.​

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