The Great Escape

One of the best-loved war films ever made, accompanied by its unforgettable score played live in full for the very first time. The Great Escape tells the – mostly – true story of a group of Second World War POWs intent on breaking out of a top-security camp by any means possible. Featuring a stellar cast and countless iconic moments, including Steve McQueen’s attempt to jump a fence on a motorbike, John Sturges’ classic 1963 film also has one of the most famous and instantly-recognisable themes in all movies.

Royal Festival Hall