THE GOOD AFTERNOON CHOIR TORQUAY
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.
Good Afternoon Choirs is delighted that Craig Northway is the leader of the Good Afternoon Choir Torquay. We're excited to have him on board and look forward to seeing the choir continue to grow and flourish under his leadership.
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 the Good Afternoon Choir office 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
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.
REHEARSAL DATES
2026
November
Thurs 5
Thurs 12
Thurs 19
Thurs 26
December
Thurs 3
Thurs 10
Thurs 17 – week 10
Break for Christmas
REHEARSAL DATES
2027
January
Thu 7 – Term 2
Thu 14
Thu 21
Thu 28
February
Thu 4
Thu 11
Thu 18
Thu 25
March
Thu 4
Thu 11 – week 10
Thu 18 – Term 3
Thu 25 – No rehearsal/Easter Break
April
Thu 1 – No rehearsal/Easter Break
Thu 8
Thu 15
Thu 22
Thu 29
May
Thu 6
Thu 13
Thu 20
Thu 27
June
Thu 3 – No rehearsal/Half Term
Thu 10 – week 10
Thu 17 – Term 4
Thu 24
July
Thu 1
Thu 8
Thu 15
Thu 22
Thu 29
August
Summer Break
September
Thu 9
Thu 16
Thu 23 – week 10
Thu 30 – Term 1
October
Thu 7
Thu 14
Thu 21
Thu 28 – No rehearsal/Half Term
November
Thu 4
Thu 11
Thu 18
Thu 25
December
Thu 2
Thu 9 – week 10
Thu 16 – Term 2
Christmas Break
