Les Chevaliers du Fiel

Les Chevaliers du Fiel take to the stage of La Comédie de Toulouse. The Toulouse duo, made up of Éric Carrière and Francis Ginibre, have for years cultivated a gallery of characters that hit the mark through their keen observation and sharp dialogue. Here we find Christian Lambert, a signature character, who unexpectedly whisks Martine away for a trip to Dubai. The city provides the backdrop for a string of scenes in which the couple confronts the trappings of glitz, the small contradictions of everyday life, and the mirages of a high-profile destination.

On stage, the two actors alone inhabit a dozen roles, shifting from one character to another with well-honed ease. Written by Éric Carrière, their performance displays a knowing rapport and a clear sense of timing: everything is designed to leave room for the characters and the lines, without unnecessary effects. Fans of the Lamberts will find familiar reference points, and newcomers will immediately grasp what defines the Chevaliers du Fiel’s style — between piquant portraits and situations that ring true.