Aisling Loftus

Screen International 'Star of Tomorrow' Aisling can currently be seen playing a lead role in SHERWOOD Series 2.

She is best known for portraying 'Sonya Rostova' in the BBC's acclaimed adaptation of Tolstoy's WAR & PEACE. Aisling is also recognized for her roles of 'Sophie Wilson' in Sky's A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES and 'Agnes Leclair' in ITV's EMMY award nominated MR SELFRIDGE. She previously starred in THE MIDWICH CUCKOOS, by David Farr for Sky.

In theatre, Aisling played the lead role 'Queenie' in the National Theatre production of SMALL ISLAND, directed by Rufus Norris to much critical acclaim. She has also worked under celebrated theatre director, Lynsdey Turner, three times in as many years in productions FAR AWAY, THE ARTISTOCRATS (both at Donmar Warehouse) and THE TREATMENT at the Almeida Theatre. Before this she took on a leading role opposite Vicky McClure in Stephen Lowe's TOUCHED at the Nottingham Playhouse.

Aisling was nominated for the IFTA Award for Best Actress in a leading role for the independent feature PROPERTY OF THE STATE. She was universally singled out for her performance in BAFTA award winning Dominic Savage's BBC film drama DIVE in which she starred alongside Jack O'Connell.