Miranda Bryant

Lifestyle

What I learned leaving New York for London

After five years, three presidents and a pandemic, Miranda Bryant has left the US — but can she learn to love a changed London?

23 Jun 2021
Waxing lyrical: the musical processions are led by a Lucia with a crown of candles
Events and Things To Do

A Scandi Christmas festival is coming to London

Have yourself a merry little Scandi Christmas...

4 Dec 2017
Creative pitch: Danny Boyle is rehearsing for The Children's Monologues at Manhattan's Carnegie Hall
Theatre

Danny Boyle: 'Jürgen Klopp is my inspiration for new stage show'

The director has been teaching Sienna Miller and Charlize Theron about the art of 'gegenpressing'

7 Nov 2017
Terror suspect: Sayfullo Saipov allegedly mowed down eight people in New York
World

Pictured: suspect accused of killing eight people in New York terror

Sayfullo Saipov accused of killing eight people in New York ++++ He allegedly drove a rented pick-up truck down a cycle lane before leaving the vehicle brandishing two fake handguns ++++ He was shot in the stomach at the scene by police ++++ Schoolchildren caught up in the attack today told of their terror

1 Nov 2017
Award winning: Riz Ahmed as Naz in The Night Of
Celebrity News

Riz Ahmed: Emmy winning role almost finished me off

Ahmed said immersing himself in hidden New York communities weighed heavily on him

12 Oct 2017
Laura Marling: The singer-songwriter opens up about writing for the stage
Music

Laura Marling's teamwork debut writing for Robert Icke play

The singer-songwriter opens up about writing for the stage

10 Oct 2017
Back together: Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes, Eric McCormack and Debra Messing
TV

Will and Grace divides viewers with Donald Trump jokes on TV return

Some viewers complained it was too political

29 Sept 2017
Big sister: A nurse may be brought in to help theatregoers made queasy by scenes where Tom Sturridge is tortured
Theatre

1984 on Broadway considers getting a nurse in for queasy audiences

Torture scenes have left audiences in need of a Big Sister

3 Aug 2017
Strict rules: Solange tells fans to hand in phones before gig
Celebrity News

Solange tells fans to hand in phones before concert

The singer confiscated all phones from the audience in New York 

19 May 2017
Crash horror: emergency workers near mangled wreck of a car on the North Circular Picture: Jeremy Selwyn
London

North Circular crash: three young men killed in fireball and two

‘We had to watch them burn. It was horrible, they were so young,' says witness

23 Dec 2013
Tribute: Matthew Golding and Liudmila Konovalova
Theatre

Matthew Golding: 'The Brad Pitt of ballet? I just focus on the show'

The Royal Ballet's principal dancer, who is in his third year at the company, has not allowed any accolades go to his head, saying that he is focused on “living in the moment”

19 Feb 2016
On the move: Miranda Bryant, now based in Herne Hill, has lived in nine London homes in only seven years. Image by Daniel Lynch
Renting

London's renting nightmare: what's the solution?

You can't afford to buy, so you rent - only to be kicked out each time a tenancy ends. And it all costs a fortune. So what is being done to reduce the pressure on London’s growing private sector?
16 Feb 2015
<p><strong>Out of pocket: </strong>Miranda Bryant wants&nbsp;a better service from letting agents.&nbsp;<em>Image:&nbsp;Alex Lentati</em></p>
Renting

Do letting agents' fees really add up?

From extortionate admin charges to reference check fees, tenants are being ripped off.

20 Apr 2015
<p>Miranda Bryant: “I mistakenly thought that paying £1,300 a month in rent would be enough for a decent flat”. Image:&nbsp;Alex Lentati</p>
Renting

"I've spent £44,000 on rent so far - and counting"

Londoners are now spending almost half their wages on rent - how long will it be until the negatives of London living start to outweigh the positives?

17 Mar 2015
Emotional depth: Ermonela Jaho as Sister Angelica
Music

Smash-hit soprano promises poignant return to Puccini

Ermonela Jaho is preparing to reprise the title role in Suor Angelica at the Royal Opera House

17 Feb 2016