Reserve their time first
The safest surprise is one the recipient can actually enjoy. Agree a free afternoon or evening without naming the show, and check whether they need childcare, time off or help travelling. If the date is still uncertain, avoid fixing a performance solely to keep the secret.
Check the communication path
Recipient names and recipient email addresses have different consequences. A lead-guest name identifies the attendee; an email address may also receive confirmations or updates. Review both fields and the delivery instructions. Ask tickadoo support if the screen does not make the communication path clear.
Give them time to prepare
A show-day reveal can work for someone already nearby, but it is less useful for a visitor who needs to travel or someone with access requirements. Share enough practical detail early: meeting point, approximate time commitment and any dress or bag rules shown in the booking instructions.
Keep the decorative reveal separate from admission
A personal reveal card is for a message. They have no ticket barcode, seat entitlement or redeemable value. If you give one before buying, say that it is a plan rather than a confirmed booking. Once booked, share the actual admission instructions securely.
Guidance checked 16 October 2026. Current voucher terms and the selected ticket booking conditions apply.