Inside Out Festival in Leicester Square: Silent disco, Harry Potter wand workshops and live theatre
Expect wand training with Harry Potter choreographer Paul Harris, West End cast appearances, silent disco, face painting, crafts, and more.
Next weekend (9th and 10th August), central London will come alive with a spectacular celebration of creativity and culture, featuring live theatre and cinema experiences, and more as part of Discover Leicester Square’s Inside Out festival.
The heart of London takes centre stage for a jam-packed weekend of free entertainment for all ages from a Saturday evening silent disco, to a full Sunday of workshops where families can explore the magic of cinema and musical theatre.
Curated by Discover Leicester Square, visitors can expect craft sessions, face painting, interactive games, and larger-than-life characters, as the square celebrates the joy of storytelling and performance.
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Families can also look forward to surprise appearances from beloved West End productions – including special visits from the casts of The Tiger Who Came To Tea and Horrible Histories.
Turning the streets into a giant playground, visitors can also explore Scenes in the Square - Leicester Square’s iconic movie statue trail, celebrating its fifth anniversary and featuring film favourites like Paddington, Harry Potter, Mary Poppins and Bugs Bunny.
While immersed in London’s entertainment district, budding young witches and wizards can even experience special Wand Combat workshops led by Paul Harris – the Wand Choreographer for the instantly recognisable wand combat seen in several of the Harry Potter films – taking place near the Harry Potter statue.
With Leicester Square’s gardens offering green space for picnics and play, and London’s top cinemas, shops, restaurants and hotels just steps away, it’s the perfect weekend in the capital.
Inside Out Festival is a free summer arts programme with a mix of events for all ages across the borough, run by Westminster City Council.
Kirsty Tullett-Jones, Director of Marketing and Communications for Discover Leicester Square said: “We can’t wait to bring the spirit of Inside Out to Leicester Square this summer, turning the creativity usually found inside theatres and cinemas, out into the square for everyone to enjoy. With family-friendly entertainment, live experiences, and our Scenes in the Square trail celebrating iconic movie moments, it’s a brilliant chance to enjoy the magic of London’s entertainment district in a whole new way.”