Theatre scholar and critic Dimitris Tsatsoulis has died
Greece’s Ministry of Culture confirmed his death on 26 October. He was an emeritus professor at the University of Patras and chaired the ministry’s Theatre Advisory Committee.
Dimitris Tsatsoulis, theatre scholar, critic, author and university teacher, has died. Greece’s Ministry of Culture confirmed his death in an announcement dated 26 October 2026, in which Lina Mendoni offered condolences to his family, friends and students.
Academic and publishing career
The official website of the University of Patras Department of Theatre Studies lists him among its emeritus professors, specialising in Theatre Semiotics and Performance Theory. His career connected the study of performance with criticism and teaching.
In her message, the minister referred to his long involvement in theatre, dance and book criticism, as well as writing and editing theatre publications. She also recalled his service as chair of the ministry’s Theatre Advisory Committee. Assessments of his contribution are attributed to the minister’s statement.
The official announcement gives no cause of death or funeral details. Any further information on these matters requires confirmation from his family or a competent organisation.
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