Leicester Square(pronounced Lester Square) is in London's West End. The square is famous for its cinemas. It’s got six cinemas and there are more than 50 theatres nearby. One of the cinemas, the Odeon, has 1,700 seats! You can see premieres1 of new films in Leicester Square. In the middle of the square, there is a small park with a statue of William Shakespeare in it. There are also a lot of restaurants, cafes and nightclubs in the square. They are especially busy on Friday and Saturday evenings. Leicester Square is well worth2 visiting - whether you are from London or a tourist.