Jessie Buckley wins at 31st Annual Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards for role in Cabaret

Oscar nominee Buckley played Sally Bowles in the production alongside Eddie Redmayne as The Emcee.

Jessie Buckley won best actress at the 31st Annual Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards, for her role in Cabaret (Doug Peters/PA)

Jessie Buckley has been named the winner of the best actress category at the 31st Annual Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards, for her role in Cabaret.

The musical revival, directed by Rebecca Frecknall, and billed as Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, emerged as the frontrunner at the ceremony held at London’s Ham Yard Hotel on April 3.