What sort of scenery did Shakespeare's theatre have?

Answer 1

None. The audience had to imagine the scene from what they were told was going on. The parts of the stage could be many things: The pillars could be the porch of the Senate house in Rome or the trees of the Forest of Arden; the balcony could be Juliet's balcony or the walls of Harfleur.

Answer 2

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre had an open-air design with a thatched roof and minimal scenery. Instead of elaborate backdrops, props, costumes, and actions were used to set the scene and convey the setting of the play. Lighting was also natural, with performances taking place during the daytime.