Rita and Douglas. Based on the letters of Rita Angus, adapted for stage by Dave Armstrong. Directed by Conrad Newport. Two of New Zealand’s leading performers, Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Houstoun, join forces to present the words, music and images of two of our greatest cultural icons – artist Rita Angus and composer Douglas Lilburn. A poignant love story and a stunning collaboration of theatre, music and art. Presented by Armstrong Creative. Please click any thumbnail for a closeup view.