“not least those of dare-devil Jonny Leitch, who wings through the air using upper body strength in ways that make you feel criminally sedentary”

– Dominic Cavendish (Telegraph)

“Circus skills add to the emotional heft. aerial work by Jonny Leitch (Renee) and Tilly Lee-Kronnick is a particular marvel, defying gravity while subtly demonstrating their characters’ deep affection for one another.”

– Sky Light Rain

“Still, theatre memories are made up of set pieces, and the aerial duet of Jonny Leitch and Lee-Kronick towards the end of act one is one of the scenes of the year. The beauty, grace, and technique on display are virtuosic – a beautiful, heart-rending three minutes”

– Kris Hallett (WhatsOnStage)

“Jonny has been a wonderfully satisfying member of Paraorchestra these last few years. His sonic imagination, his musical sensitivity, his accuracy, his thinking-outside-the-box, make him an invaluable member of the group. We are exceptionally lucky to have him”

– Charles Hazlewood (Artistic Director of Paraorchestra)

“Jonny is is an important artist in both the theatre and music ecology.
He is a consummate drummer bringing passion and sensitivity to the creative process.
He is a team player with wit and wisdom. As a director I love working with him and I know musical directors enjoy challenging him and being challenged by him.
Jonny has a big career ahead of him”

– Jenny Sealey (Artistic Director of Graeae)

“Jonny is an extraordinary musician who never fails to bring his A-game. He’s a creative, virtuosic, completely humane collaborator; I think any company can consider themselves blessed to be associated with him.”

– Lloyd Coleman (Composer, Clarinettist & Associate Music Director of Paraorchestra)

“I feel extremely honoured to have worked with Jonny on an album called ‘The Unfolding’ which was recorded and then released by Peter Gabriel’s ‘Real World Records’ in 2022. We headlined the Bluedot Festival that year before a sell-out show at London’s Barbican.
Exceptional musicians like Jonny who push the boundaries of music and physicality, bring with them a unique style and creative approach that is unrivalled. I was able to compose music that combined electronic elements in tandem with acoustic drums which brought a driving sound that was utterly perfect for this collaboration!”

– Hannah Peel (Composer, Musician & BBC Radio 3 presenter)

“I have worked with Jonny since 2017. He is a talented aerialist and drummer. Jonny is unique in his aerial act in the UK and internationally and is performing at the highest level. Jonny’s drumming has been the part of many Extraordinary Bodies shows and indeed his own performances. Jonny is a strong role model for young disabled people, as both an international aerialist and drummer at the highest standard.
Jonny is a rising star and I know he will have a really bright amazing future

– Claire Hodgson (Co-Artistic Director of Extraordinary Bodies)