The Guardian’s David Levene braved two-headed worms, Pussy Riot protests and a tank of urine to bring you this photographic extravaganza from the celebrated arts festival
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From sleeping lions to spitting snakes: a year in the life of London zoo vets ⊕
As the zoo celebrates its 200th birthday, photographer David Levene captures the people keeping their (sometimes very dangerous) patients healthy and happy. Introduction: Patrick Barkham
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Eyes on the prize! Backstage at the Olivier awards 2026 – in pictures ⊕⊕
Guardian photographer David Levene was at the Royal Albert Hall to photograph the stars and the special performances at London’s biggest night of theatre
No need for hard stares as Paddington: The Mus…
6 months ago
How we draw the age of Trump and turmoil: two cartoonists go head-to-head | Martin Rowson and Ella Baron ⊖
Martin Rowson has been drawing for the Guardian since the 1980s; Ella Baron since 2022. In paint and pixels, each is tasked with capturing the chaos and absurdity of our political moment
Photographs a…
9 months ago
You shall go to the ball! Behind the scenes at ENO’s La Cenerentola ○
Photographer David Levene gets an exclusive backstage look at English National Opera’s season-opener – Rossini’s version of Cinderella – complete with white mice, a sprinkle of magic … and men in dra…
12 months ago
‘Beautiful form isn’t enough’: National Ballet of Japan – picture essay ○
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Photographer David Levene gained access to the ballet company as they prepared for Ballet Coffret, ahead of a UK tour this month where they will also be performing Giselle at the Royal Opera House. W…
‘I genuinely love this place so much!’ Fatboy Slim’s 100th Glastonbury set – picture essay ○
Norman Cook estimates that he’s reached a centenary of sets at Worthy Farm, from big stages to tiny tents. Guardian photographer David Levene joined the celebrations in the DJ booth
Irreverent, bouncy…
Get high at Glastonbury: the Guardian's aerial shots of the festival ○
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Guardian photographer David Levene used an eight-metre pole to get up above the crowds and create a unique perspective on this year’s festival
It can be difficult to get an elevated view at Glastonbur…
‘Telly-shrubbies’, morris dancers and living graffiti: Glastonbury’s Shangri-La gets a revamp – in pictures ○
The festival’s hedonistic late night area has been reimagined as an eco-conscious wonderland. David Levene went for an exclusive early look
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Stars so bright you gotta wear shades: backstage at the Olivier awards 2025 – in pictures ○
Guardian photographer David Levene was at the Royal Albert Hall to snap Cate Blanchett, John Lithgow, Lesley Manville, Naomi Campbell and many more
- Giant, Benjamin Button and Fiddler on the Roof trium…