I’m a theatre person: musicals, comedies, dramas, pantomimes. I don’t care. I just love the thrill of the stage. My boyfriend prefers live music but he isn’t particular either: he’ll take rock and roll, classical, and everything in between. On a good day, we’ll have four or five pairs of tickets tacked to our cork board, just tempting us into daydreaming about our upcoming events.

There’s something special about tickets like that. We see a lot of small shows and community theatre, and while a little generic slip that says “admit one” helps us remember our plans, it’s even more exciting to see the really special tickets, that ones that show someone has put some time and energy into customising.

It’s not hard to find relevant designs, and they don’t cost much more than plain tickets. Anyone who’s putting on a show can order tickets on-line. With a fun illustration and all the important details, the right ticket helps stir up some excitement long before your show starts.

I don’t know why anyone would want to do any less for the patrons who come out to support them!