- Open Roof: The Globe theatre was an open-air playhouse, which meant that the roofless auditorium allowed audiences to experience the natural elements during the performances.
- The Stage: The Globe had an extended playing area surrounded by its audience. This allowed for a more immersive experience, with actors performing very close to the spectators, which was made possible due to the lack of a proscenium arch.
- Shape: The theatre had a distinct circular or polygonal shape, different from the conventional rectangular or horseshoe-shaped theatres of today.
- Three Tiers of Seating: The Globe featured a three-tiered seating arrangement, comprising the groundlings (standing audience), middle galleries, and upper galleries, offering varied viewing experiences.
- Lord's Room and Heavens: The theatre included a special seating area called the Lord's Room for affluent spectators and a Heavens section above for staging heavenly or ethereal scenes.
- Trap Doors and Machinery: The Globe incorporated various innovations, such as trap doors and basic stage machinery, for enhancing the dramatic impact of the plays.