Anesta Mathurin - Acrobatics Actress at English National Opera

Anesta Mathurin

Anesta Mathurin began her training aged 7, competing in Acro gymnastics for most of her childhood. She then pursued an academic route and completed a BSc in Psychology, before deciding to return to her first love of acrobatics.

Previously for ENO: Aida

Career Highlights

Anesta enrolled at Europe’s only travelling circus school, the Academy of Circus Arts. Working under Chinese and Mongolian tuition, she was able to develop a unique style. She went on to tour with a traditional circus before coming to London to expand her repertoire with dance training.

Passionate about passing on her skills, she teaches at various organisations, as well as leading an ongoing gymnastics programme with the London Academy of Gymnastics and Dance.

Performance credits include: worldwide commercial bookings, performing at the 2012 London Olympics, Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland and the BBC’s Mr Tumble’s Circus Arena Tour.

Last updated: 17th November 2017