The Bangsawan theatre is performed in a closed theatre and on a proscenium - stage, a stage which allows viewers to watch from the front only. The stage is synonymous to a large picture frame and through it the audience viewed all the scene on stage when the curtain is raised. Since all the action happens behind the frame, all the seats in auditorium face the same direction towards the stage. The stage is several feet above the floor of the auditorium to give the audience a better view. The name of the theatre group will be written on the arch of the proscenium frame.

Before the existence of permanent cinemas, most of the Bangsawan theatres were fitted with temporary stages made of wood and the walls are made from fabric or zinc. By the time the opening season for the Bangsawan performance comes around, stages would be built in public places or amusement parks. Whereas for a small Bangsawan theatre group, which is performed in the villages, the preparation of the stage is done by the villagers. The equipments owned by this group is limited and simple.

Usually, the acting space of the stage for Bangsawan is 22 feet to 28 feet. This space will change according to the theatre venue. On stage, particularly in the top section, curtains are hung according to a predetermined order in accordance with the story that will be presented.