To dread school performances?

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I'm a Nanny not a parent for reference, but I work 24/6 and see more of the children than the parents and do all the Dr's appointment, performances etc.

I've just caught the tail end of the rehearsal for the end of year school performance. There's a lot of singing, 3 year olds dancing, reciting over the top speeches in monotone etc.

I know I'm being miserable. I know that I should be happy that the kids are enjoying themselves and shine with my pride as my* kids perform on stage.

But I'm dreading it. The whole thing makes me cringe. Children singing makes my eyes water and over acting etc makes me wince. I'm a pretty shy person myself and I have vague memories of being forced on stage when I was younger so I'm aware I'm projecting somewhat.

AIBU, and miserable, to dread 2+ hours of watching toddlers show off (or cry) on stage?

Oh well think of it as 2 hours having a nice sit down. You could daydream about going on holiday or something.

The children will probably be really pleased that you're coming to watch. It means a lot for them to have someone in the audience.

It does sound an awfully long show for little ones to take part in. I feel quite sorry for them, no wonder half of them cry.

OP I agree with you and you are not projecting. I hate going to these shows where people wheel their children out like performing seals.
Whining children, crying children, children with no rythmn or talent all attended by gushing parents who think their child is wonderful..
I have gone in the past with the fake smile planted on my face. Thank goodness those days are over.

It's just hideous, slightly different for ballet class or the like as that's kind of the point but this is a compulsory performance for all the school regardless of if they have the skill or even the desire!