Eddie Redmayne said playing the famous Emcee role in Cabaret was his “dream” after winning an Olivier Award for his portrayal in the show’s West End revival. The Oscar-winning star was named best actor in a musical for his take on the flamboyant master of ceremonies during the prize ceremony held at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The revival of the hit show, which transformed the West End’s Playhouse Theatre into the Kit Kat Club, proved to be the hot ticket of the night as it scooped seven of the 11 prizes it was nominated for. It took home the coveted best musical revival award, while Jessie Buckley won best actress in a musical for her turn as Sally Bowles in the show.