Manolis Seiragakis

Manolis Seiragakis is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Theater, Film and Music Studies, University of Crete. His academic work bridges theater history, musicology, and performance studies with a particular focus on Greek cultural production across historical periods.

• Teaches at Universities of Patras, Peloponnese, Aegean, and Crete
• Contributor to The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians and Oxford History of Jazz in Europe
• Founder of Antibaro group and director of Rethymno Winter Theater Festival

Research Focus

Examines intersections between:

• Greek operetta traditions and international influences
• Modern adaptations of ancient drama
• Shakespearean performances in Greece
• Yugoslav theater contexts
• 20th-century Cretan theater
• Postwar musical theater evolution

Recent Publications

Analysis of:

• 2015 Wagner-Christomanos connection in Greek theater
• Interwar Athenian musical theater trends
• 2014-2015 operetta performance studies
• Shadow theater integration challenges