Sean Doran’s abrupt departure from the English National Opera, follows a tumultuous tenure. “His resignation, which is to take effect immediately, followed rumours of clashes with the ENO’s vice-chairman Vernon Ellis. According to a source at the ENO, following a board meeting three weeks ago Ellis, chairman of consultancy group Accenture, has been taking a “close interest” in the management of the company and has been at the Coliseum most days.”