The Pillars of the Earth Based on the best-seller by
Ken Follett

"I cried, I cried when I saw it. It's fantastic, I couldn't imagine it, the music is incredible and very moving."

Ken Follett   | author of The Pillars of the Earth

The Story

A Cathedral That Defies Time

Based on Ken Follett’s celebrated novel, The Pillars of the Earth is a grand epic set in 12th-century England, a time marked by war, ambition, and power struggles.

At the heart of the story is Aliena, a young noblewoman who, after losing everything, faces the world with the determination to restore her family’s honor and change her destiny. Her path crosses with Tom Builder, a master builder obsessed with erecting an immortal cathedral, and with Prior Philip, whose vision will transform Kingsbridge forever.

Love, betrayal, struggle, faith, and survival intertwine in a story about the price of dreams and the strength of those who choose to build a future upon ruins.

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3

Seasons

Successful run at
Gran Vía Theatre Madrid

No. 1

Global Bestseller

Adapted
into a musical

+1.000

PAGES

Masterfully adapted for the musical format

No. 1

From the Critics

“An essential work”
El Teatrero

The Soundtrack

A Score That Builds Cathedrals

This adaptation brings Ken Follett’s masterpiece to life with a vibrant score that elevates every emotion of the epic novel. Premiering with great success in Madrid in November 2024 at the EDP Gran Vía Theatre, the musical immediately captivated critics and audiences with its majestic staging.

Iván Macías’s composition perfectly adapts to the narrative, creating memorable musical moments that resonate emotionally and transport the audience to medieval England.

MUSIC AND BOOK:

Iván Macías

LYRICS AND BOOK:

Félix Amador

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION:

beon Entertainment. 2024.

DIRECTOR and CHOREOGRAPHER:

Federico Barrios

Audiovisual production:

beon Entertainment

"A cathedral on stage. Iván Macías has composed a score with several outstanding numbers that once again reveal the caliber of the Huelva-born musician."

Julio Bravo   | ABC

"Follett's novel revives in all its splendor with a vibrant score." El Teatrero

"Striking in its staging and moving in its development." EnPlatea

"Iván Macías's score fits the text and staging like a glove." Cinemagavia

"Iván Macías's soundtrack is one of the 'pillars' of this super production." Aldo Ruiz | El Teatrero

"A colossal staging, a formidable cast, and a vibrant score." Masescena

"The music masterfully guides the spectator through all situations and feelings." Revista Teatros

"It's a great moment for me, it's a testament to the story I've written, the confirmation that it can be transformed into a completely different medium. But it's still my story, it has touched my heart."
Ken Follett   | author of The Pillars of the Earth
musical theatre composer

Productions:

2025

Bilbao and Zaragoza - (beOn entertainment)

2024-2026

Madrid - Gran Vía Theatre - (beOn entertainment)