Bringing his comedy show from the U.K. to the United States for the first time, writer-comedian Elliot Wengler presents Jokémon, his stand-up comedy show about the childhood Nintendo game. With a joke for every Pokémon ever, Wengler tells more than 150 jokes, all following a dad-joke template about the different collectible card characters.
Even though the press preview was experiencing some technical difficulties, Wengler still presented a decent show, landing punchlines here and there that resonated with the audience. However, the show is targeted to Pokémon fans almost exclusively. If you’re not an avid fan or player, the jokes might fly over your head.
Despite all the hiccups in the presentation, Wengler has a good handle on improvisational techniques; when asked to improvise a gag about a Pokémon tortoise character, he made it up on the fly.
I don’t follow Pokémon, so some of the content didn’t hit. But it’s a worthwhile show if you’re a Pokémon addict looking to laugh or a show with a generally chill and low-key feel.
Elliot Wengler: Jokémon
Brown Venue, Lowndes Shakespeare Center
60 minutes; 13 & up
$10
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This article appears in May 14-20, 2025.