Scenes in the Square: Enhance your experience with our new audio walking tour

Immerse yourself in the sound of movies

Get ready to rediscover the stunning trail of Scenes in the Square statues with Leicester Square’s first official movie audio walking tour, presented by TV’s Alex Zane (Sky Movies, Rude Tube). 

Offering a free, film-themed statue trail, Scenes in the Square launched in February 2020 and showcases eight icons from a century of cinema in the heart of Leicester Square. Now, to mark its permanent residency, you can personalise your experience with a step-by-step audio tour of each incredible statue.

Packed with movie clips, trivia, humour and interviews with stars including Paddington’s Hugh Bonneville and Gene Kelly’s wife and biographer Patricia Ward Kelly, the tour is specially designed with social distancing in mind.

So, scour the buildings to find DC’s Super Heroes Batman and Wonder Woman, budge up on a bench next to Paddington and Mr Bean, burst into song with musical stars Mary Poppins and Gene Kelly or career into comedy capers with comedy duo Laurel and Hardy or the brilliant Bugs Bunny.

Whatever you decide, we can’t wait to welcome you back.

Here’s our quick guide to help you get started.

In Leicester Square and want to listen?

Starring a cast of characters the walking tour is completely free and available at the tap of a phone, using NFC technology and available on all podcast platforms.

Simply find our handy character map, located in the flower beds opposite Maison Du Mezze and Burger King.

Hold your phone up to the little black disc, and a notification will pop-up on your phone. Tap the pop-up to listen via your preferred podcast platform.

The audio tour offers an immersive experience into the eight iconic film scenes that celebrate a century of cinema in the square, using binaural sound-scaping techniques.

Featuring DC’s iconic Super Heroes, Batman and Wonder Woman, Gene Kelly from Singin’ in the Rain and Mary Poppins, Bugs Bunny, Paddington Bear, Mr Bean and Laurel and Hardy from the film Liberty, there’s something for all the family to discover in Leicester Square, London’s home of film.

So, what are you waiting for?

Find the tour on Spotify below.