| Palamon and Arcite | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Richard Edwardes |
| Date premiered | 1566 |
| Place premiered | Christ Church, Oxford |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | Two warriors fall out over a beautiful princess |
| Genre | Romance |
| Setting | Ancient Greece |
Palamon and Arcite (1566) is a play by Richard Edwardes, which was performed before Elizabeth I at Oxford. It is based on Chaucer's The Knight's Tale. Though the text of the play is lost, there is a detailed record of its structure and plot.
The performance was a highly spectacular affair organised by staff and students of Oxford University. The event was vividly recalled and described by many contemporary witnesses.