- Its unique and iconic design featured:
- A circular wooden structure measuring approximately 100 feet (30 meters) in diameter
- A polygonal stage that extended into the audience on three sides, known as the "apron" stage.
- Three tiers of covered galleries, each supported by wooden pillars and joists, provided seating for the audience. The first gallery, known as the "gentlemen's room," was reserved for wealthier patrons, while the second and third galleries, known as the "twopenny room" and "penny room" respectively, were designated for the general public.
- A partially thatched roof that covered approximately two-thirds of the seating area, protecting spectators from the elements.
- A yard, called the "pit" or "groundlings' yard," which was an open area in front of the stage where the less affluent members of the audience, the "groundlings," stood to watch the performances.
- Elaborate scenic effects and stage machinery, including trapdoors, upper-stage rooms, and a "heavens" - a ceiling above the stage that could lower scenery or special effects.
- Galleries adorned with decorative banners, flags, and artwork.